Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles
— Recall Campaign #13V303000
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, that were manufactured January 19, 2012, through June 25, 2013. During vehicle testing, the vehicle exceeded a head injury criteria requirement set by the standard. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 33,021 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V303000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 10, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V303000 |
| Units affected: | 33,021 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, that were manufactured January 19, 2012, through June 25, 2013. During vehicle testing, the vehicle exceeded a head injury criteria requirement set by the standard. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbers between the headliner and the roof. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C02.
- Notes:
- 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.