NHTSA Recall 14V237000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V237000; Date: May. 7, 2014
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford C-max; 2014 Ford C-max; 2013 Ford Escape; 2014 Ford Escape
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 594,785
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2014
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