Recall 12V553000: Headlamp Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/Fusion 2013

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: November 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 during December 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.