Recall
Ford C-max — 14V514000
NHTSA ID
14V514000
Make
Ford
Model
C-max
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2014-08-22
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
508
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
14S18
Summary
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.
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.