Ford C-Max (2013) – 14V237000

Defect Description For Recall

Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 C-Max, And Escape Vehicles. In The Affected Vehicles, The Restraint Control Module (Rcm) May Have Errors In The Programming Software Which May Result In A Delayed Deployment Of The Side-Curtain Rollover Air Bag.

Make Of Vehicle

FORD

Model Of Vehicle

C-MAX

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

14V237000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Side/Window

Effect Of Defect

If The Side-Curtain Rollover Air Bag Is Delayed In Deploying In Certain Rollover CircuMSTances, The Risk Of Injury To The Passengers Is Increased.

Fix Defect

Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Rcm, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 30, 2014. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-800-392-3673. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 14S04.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Start Of Manufacture

20111005

End Of Manufacture

20140224

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

594785

Date Owners Notified

20140530

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

20140507

Make Campaign Number

14S04

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard