Recall 14V514000

STEERING

Report Date
20140822
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 FORD C-MAX
2014 FORD FOCUS

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