NHTSA Campaign Id 14V514000; Date: Aug. 22, 2014
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Ford C-max; 2014 Ford Focus
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 508
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 focus and c-max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s18.
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: Nov 11, 2014
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