FORD C-MAX 2014: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V514000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | C-MAX | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-11-11 | 2014-08-22 | 2014-08-22 |
Production Dates: 2014-08-08 - 2014-08-15
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S18
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 508
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
