FORD C-MAX 2014: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V597000

Make Model Year
FORD C-MAX 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-26 2014-09-26 2014-09-26

Production Dates: 2012-01-19 - 2013-11-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S21

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 746842

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.