Recall 14V237000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Report Date
20140507
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 FORD C-MAX
2013 FORD ESCAPE
2014 FORD C-MAX
2014 FORD ESCAPE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.