NHTSA Recall # | 97197 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V270000 |
MFG Compaign # | 13S07 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 02/08/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/11/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/12/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/06/13 |
Report created | 28/06/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 12569 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 ford explorer, taurus, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured november 29, 2012, through december 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice. |
Consequence summary | If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13s07. Owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |