FORD FUSION (2013) recall — Exterior Lighting
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.
Recall notice
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250730-ford-fusion-2013-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date November 30, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V553000
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“FORD FUSION (2013) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 30, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250730-ford-fusion-2013-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall #12V553000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V553000).
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What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Subject: Recall 12V553000 — Ford Motor Company FORD FUSION (2013) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a FORD FUSION (2013) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 12V553000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #12V553000 (November 30, 2012)
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