2014 FORD ESCAPE; 2013 FORD ESCAPE; 2014 FORD FUSION; 2013 LINCOLN MKZ; 2013 FORD FUSION; 2014 LINCOLN MKZ; 2013 FORD C-MAX; 2014 FORD C-MAX
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Ford is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford C-Max, Fusion, and Escape vehicles, as well as Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2013. The issue involves the Restraint Control Module (RCM), where a cracked coating can allow humidity to cause electrical short circuits. These shorts could prevent the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags, and seat belt pretensioners from functioning properly in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Ford will notify owners and replace the affected RCM module free of charge through authorized dealers. However, parts are not currently available. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to initiate the recall remedy. The recall began on May 26, 2015, and Ford's reference number for this recall is 14S21.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
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