NHTSA recall 14V597000
Air Bags, Seat Belts · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2013 Ford C-max
- 2013 Ford Escape
- 2013 Ford Fusion
- 2013 Lincoln Mkz
- 2014 Ford C-max
- 2014 Ford Escape
- 2014 Ford Fusion
- 2014 Lincoln Mkz
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Ford C-Max, 2014 Ford C-Max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2013 Lincoln Mkz, 2014 Lincoln Mkz.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V597000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.