With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225756-ford-focus-2017-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date September 28, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V698000
“FORD FOCUS (2017) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 28, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225756-ford-focus-2017-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall 16V698000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V698000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V698000 — Ford Motor Company FORD FOCUS (2017) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a FORD FOCUS (2017) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 16V698000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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