Recall 14V164000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | FORD | C-MAX |
| 2013 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2013 | FORD | FUSION |
| 2013 | LINCOLN | MKZ |
| 2014 | FORD | C-MAX |
| 2014 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2014 | FORD | FUSION |
| 2014 | LINCOLN | MKZ |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.