NHTSA recall 15V406000
Electrical System · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (mfd), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Why it matters: If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V406000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.