FORD FIESTA (2013) recall — Air Bags
An occupant in the right rear seating position will not have coverage from the side curtain air bag in a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty, increasing the risk of injury to the right rear occupant.
Recall notice
An occupant in the right rear seating position will not have coverage from the side curtain air bag in a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty, increasing the risk of injury to the right rear occupant.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250691-ford-fiesta-2013-recall-air-bags · Recall date May 10, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V488000
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“FORD FIESTA (2013) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 10, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250691-ford-fiesta-2013-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall #12V488000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V488000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty, and consistent with the description in the owner's guide. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owner's may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Subject: Recall 12V488000 — Ford Motor Company FORD FIESTA (2013) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a FORD FIESTA (2013) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 12V488000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty, and consistent with the description in the owner's guide. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owner's may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. 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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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #12V488000 (May 10, 2012)
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