NHTSA recall 14V-514 (14V514000)
steering recall reported August 22, 2014 - about 508 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V514000
- Also written as
- 14V-514
- Manufacturer number
- 14S18
- Reported
- August 22, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~508
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
Why it is dangerous
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-514 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.