2013 FORD C-MAX RECALL - #14V597000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SIDE/WINDOW
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.
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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 |
1/19/2012 - 11/21/2013 |
| Recalled on |
9/26/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/2015 |
| # Affected |
746,842 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
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 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
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2013 FORD C-MAX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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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