NHTSA recall 14V-237 (14V237000)
air bags recall reported May 7, 2014 - about 594,785 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V237000
- Also written as
- 14V-237
- Manufacturer number
- 14S04
- Reported
- May 7, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~594,785
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
Why it is dangerous
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-237 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.