Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion And Lincoln Mkz Vehicles Manufactured August 15, 2012, Through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape Vehicles Manufactured June 5, 2012, Through August 12, 2013, And 2013-2014 Ford C-Max Vehicles Manufactured From July 23, 2012, Through May 28, 2013. The Driver And Passenger Seatback Assemblies May Have Been Produced With Sub-Standard Weld Joints Used To Attach The Seat Back Recliner Mechanism To The Seat Frame. The Affected Seat Backs May Have Insufficient Strength To Meet The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 207, “Seating Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
C-MAX
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V164000
Component Description
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Effect Of Defect
The Back Of The Subject Seats May Become Loose Or Lean While Driving And Potentially Increase The Risk Of Injury In Certain Crashes.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Seatback, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 30, 2014. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 14C03.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20120723
End Of Manufacture
20130528
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43135
Date Owners Notified
20140530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140402
Make Campaign Number
14C03
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207