FORD FOCUS 2013: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V698000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-16 | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 |
Production Dates: 2012-02-14 - 2016-08-26
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C13
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 64038
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
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.
