2013 FORD C-MAX RECALL - #14V164000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD C-MAX |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
7/23/2012 - 5/28/2013 |
| Recalled on |
4/8/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/2014 |
| # Affected |
43,135 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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