FLEETWOOD TAURUS 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 2013 |
Build Dates : 2008-11-24 - 2014-02-28 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V285000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-07-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-05-29 | Date Added to Database: 2014-05-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S08 | ||
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 183425 | ||
Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion. |
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Consequence:
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |