FORD C-MAX (2013) recall — Electrical System
Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the vehicle susceptible to theft.
Recall notice
Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the vehicle susceptible to theft.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250753-ford-c-max-2013-recall-electrical-system · Recall date October 17, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V475000
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“FORD C-MAX (2013) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 17, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250753-ford-c-max-2013-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall #13V475000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V475000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C07.
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Subject: Recall 13V475000 — Ford Motor Company FORD C-MAX (2013) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a FORD C-MAX (2013) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 13V475000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C07. 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 #13V475000 (October 17, 2013)
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