Detroit, MI — April 7, 2015 — Several different vehicle concerns have led to a series of Ford recalls. Taken together, they show the variety of possible safety violations that can be detected at once, leading to a need for quick action on the part of a manufacturer.
Though the three recalls all concern different kinds of mechanical issues, they are similar in that they target specialty vehicles for different uses. In a press release, Ford outlined each separate recall and explained what it consisted of and who it would affect.
The first recall applies to 213,000 Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles produced between 2011 and 2013. These vehicles could include a flaw with the interior door handle that spring that could cause the door to open unexpectedly in certain circumstances. The release states that dealers will look at all handles for possible problems.
The other two recalls refer to a group of limo and hearses and a series of ambulance and emergency vehicles, respectively. The former concerns defective vacuum pump relays that would possibly lead to fires, and the latter stems from problems with faulty temperature sensors in the vehicle engines. None of these recall issues have been linked to accidents, the source said.
Each recall case needs to be clearly identified and come with an appropriate plan of action for dealers and consumers to follow. The text of a recall itself is only part of the solution, since it needs to also reach the right individuals within a proper amount of time. Writing for Michigan Radio, Tracy Samilton said that digital channels are providing new opportunities for manufacturers to get their message out.
“Automakers are increasingly turning to social media to try to boost completion rates,” Samilton says. “As Internet-connected infotainment devices in cars become more common and sophisticated, automakers will be able to send notices of recalls directly to the vehicle.”
Compliant and advanced recall solutions make successful response to a recall more likely.
