HEARTLAND FOCUS 2014: STEERING
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : FOCUS | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-08-08 - 2014-08-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V514000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-11-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-08-22 | Date Added to Database: 2014-08-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S18 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 508 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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