NHTSARecalled Sep 10, 2018 · #18V592000
Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt. An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire
- 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.