StructureRecall 13V-303 · 2013 Ford Redundant C-MAX Hybrid
Ford Motor Company recall 13V-303 covers 33,021 2013 Ford Redundant C-MAX Hybrid for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V303000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, that were manufactured January 19, 2012, through June 25, 2013. During vehicle testing, the vehicle exceeded a head injury criteria requirement set by the standard. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
The risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbers between the headliner and the roof. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C02.
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 January 19, 2012 to June 25, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.