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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

FORD / FUSION 2013



Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Report Receipt Date: NOV 30, 2012



NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V553000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A



Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,106



Summary:

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles, manufactured from February 3, 2012, through October 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process.



Consequence:

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.



Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. The recall is expected to begin on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.



Notes:

Ford's recall campaign number is 12C27. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.