NHTSA Recall # | 105383 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V514000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14S18 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 11/11/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/08/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/08/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/08/14 |
Report created | 22/08/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 508 |
Defect 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 summary | The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |