NHTSA recall 14V237000
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Ford C-Max and 1 more
Reported May 7, 2014594,785 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 14S04Built Oct 5, 2011 – Feb 24, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveAir bags › Side/window