NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V475 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Make / Model Years: FORD / 2012-2013 Subject: No audible chime with open driver door/ FMVSS 114 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V450 Manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, Inc. Make / Model

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