NHTSA Recall 14V597000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V597000; Date: Sep. 26, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford C-max; 2014 Ford C-max; 2013 Ford Escape; 2014 Ford Escape; 2013 Ford Fusion; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2013 Lincoln MKZ; 2014 Lincoln MKZ
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 746,842
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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 26, 2015
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