NHTSA Recall 14V597000: Seat belts and 2 other components
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 746,842 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford C-Max.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V597000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14S21 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | September 26, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 26, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V597000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford C-Max | 2013, 2014 |
| Ford Escape | 2013, 2014 |
| Ford Fusion | 2013, 2014 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.