NHTSA Complaint #11430660 — 2013 FORD FIESTA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11430660
Vehicle	2013 FORD FIESTA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 15, 2021
Date Filed	August 26, 2021
Mileage	66,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at night the low-beam headlights would turn off and on and eventually remained permanently inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the headlight relay was faulty due to excessive corrosion. The relay was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

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