Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max Vehicles Manufactured January 19, 2012, To November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion Vehicles Manufactured February 3, 2012, To August 24, 2013; Ford Escape Vehicles Manufactured October 5, 2011, To November 1, 2013; And Lincoln Mkz Vehicles Manufactured April 25, 2012, To September 30, 2013. The Coating On Portions Of The Restraint Control Module (Rcm) May Crack, And When Exposed To Humidity, Circuits On The Printed Circuit Board May Short.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
C-MAX
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V597000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
The Short Circuits Could Cause The Frontal Air BAGS, Side Curtain Air BAGS And The Seat Belt Pretensioners To Not FunCTIon As Intended When Needed, Increasing The Risk Of Occupant Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Rcm, Free Of Charge. Parts Are Not Currently Available. The Recall Began On May 26,2015. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 14S21.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20120119
End Of Manufacture
20131121
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
746842
Date Owners Notified
20150526
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140926
Make Campaign Number
14S21