Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 12V-553 · 2013 Ford Fusion
Ford Motor Company recall 12V-553 covers 19,158 2013 Ford Fusion for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V553000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles, manufactured from February 3, 2012, through October 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process.
The risk
An improperly cured projector coating will become hazy through operation, over time, reducing the brightness of the low-beam lamp. This may decrease driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. The recall began on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford's recall campaign number is 12C27.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 3, 2012 to October 20, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.