FORD ESCAPE 2013: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V237000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-05-30 | 2014-05-07 | 2014-05-07 |
Production Dates: 2011-10-05 - 2014-02-24
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S04
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 594785
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module "RCM" may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
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.
