2013 FORD ESCAPE; 2014 FORD ESCAPE; 2013 LINCOLN MKZ; 2014 LINCOLN MKZ; 2013 FORD C-MAX; 2013 FORD FUSION; 2014 FORD FUSION; 2014 FORD C-MAX
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Ford Escape, and Ford C-Max vehicles because the driver and passenger seatbacks may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints. These defective welds could cause the back of the seats to become loose or lean while driving, potentially increasing the risk of injury in crashes. The affected vehicles were manufactured during specific periods between June 2012 and September 2013.
Ford will notify owners and replace the seatback assemblies free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Affected consumers should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 and reference recall number 14C03 to arrange the replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
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.
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."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.