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Problems in air bag recall they call the New Ford Fiesta

25/10/2012

According to the automaker, it is necessary to upgrade the software version of the control module of this component to tailor its operation
 
SAO PAULO - A summons Ford New Fiesta owners of vehicles from 2011 to 2013 models, produced between November 3, 2009 until September 21, 2012, to come into contact with the brand's dealership network to realize the air bag recall Side curtain.

According to the automaker, it is necessary to update the software version of the control module of this component to tailor its operation under the vehicle owner's manual.

The company said it found a discrepancy between the strategy of opening the air side of the curtain on the right side, in relation to the information contained in the Owner's Manual on the functioning of this system. It states further that when the car is subjected to side impact, the passenger located in the right rear seat may not have the added protection of side air bag curtain when the right front seat is unoccupied, increasing the risk of suffering this same occupant lesions.

Who should attend?
Must attend an authorized owners of models of vehicles from 2011 to 2013 with New Fiesta chassis as shown in the table below:

New Fiesta - Chassis

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Source: Procon-SP

For more information, the brand released the phone 0800 703 3673 and the website www.ford.com.br.

Procon
According to Procon-SP, the recall involves models purchased from dealers or individual and there is no deadline for compliance with the campaign. If the consumer has difficulty to perform the repair or replacement of the vehicle, should look for a consumer protection agency.



Source: DPDC

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