NHTSA recall 14V-164 (14V164000)
seats recall reported April 2, 2014 - about 43,135 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V164000
- Also written as
- 14V-164
- Manufacturer number
- 14C03
- Reported
- April 2, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~43,135
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-164 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.