NHTSA Recall # | 102619 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V237000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14S04 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 30/05/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/10/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/02/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/05/14 |
Report created | 07/05/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 594785 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |