The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250709-ford-focus-2013-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date July 3, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V085000
“FORD FOCUS (2013) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 3, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250709-ford-focus-2013-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall 13V085000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V085000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V085000 — Ford Motor Company FORD FOCUS (2013) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a FORD FOCUS (2013) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 13V085000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 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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