2014 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2014 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Ford C-Max | 2014 Ford C-Max — Seat belts
Published September 26, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 26, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V597000, published September 26, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2014 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Ford C-Max | 2014 Ford C-Max — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2014 FORD ESCAPE | 2013 FORD ESCAPE | 2014 FORD FUSION | 2013 LINCOLN MKZ | 2013 FORD FUSION | 2014 LINCOLN MKZ | 2013 FORD C-MAX | 2014 FORD C-MAX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford Escape | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2014 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Ford C-Max | 2014 Ford C-Max — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V597000 on September 26, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE.