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NHTSA recall 14V514000

Steering · Ford Motor Company

August 22, 2014report date
508units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.

Why it matters: The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Ford C-Max, 2014 Ford Focus.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V514000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.