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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V164000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Published April 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 2, 2014

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2013 FORD ESCAPE | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | 2013 LINCOLN MKZ | 2014 LINCOLN MKZ | 2013 FORD C-MAX | 2013 FORD FUSION | 2014 FORD FUSION | 2014 FORD C-MAX
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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