Safety Recall 13S02, Left Rear Door Latch Inspection and Repair

[Bill-N]

Just stumbled across this and thought I'd pass it along.  Sorry if it's old news.  Google "Safety Recall 13S02" for the full text.

 

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Michael A. Berardi

Director

Service Engineering Operations

Ford Customer Service Division

 

March 5, 2013

 

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 13S02

Certain 2013 Model Year C-MAX, Escape, and Focus Vehicles

Left Rear Door Latch Inspection and Repair

 

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Certain 2013 model year C-MAX and Focus vehicles built at the Michigan Assembly Plant from November 17, 2012 through November 21, 2012 and certain 2013 model year Escape vehicles built at the Louisville Assembly Plant from November 14, 2012 through November 24, 2012. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com. This information will be available on March 5, 2013.

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

In some of the affected vehicles, the left rear door child lock may have been built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal turning force to activate the child lock, and the operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. Without the child lock engaged, the door can be opened using the inside door handle. This condition could potentially increase the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before demonstrating or delivering any of the vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to inspect the left rear door latch and replace as necessary. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.