NHTSA recall 14V-597 (14V597000)
seat belts recall reported September 26, 2014 - about 746,842 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V597000
- Also written as
- 14V-597
- Manufacturer number
- 14S21
- Reported
- September 26, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~746,842
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. 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 is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-597 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.