NHTSA recall 13V-335 (13V335000)
exterior lighting recall reported August 1, 2013 - about 6,308 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V335000
- Also written as
- 13V-335
- Manufacturer number
- 13C04
- Reported
- August 1, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,308
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-335 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.