Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 14V-237 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 14V-237 covers 594,785 Ford vehicles for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
The risk
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,429 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 5, 2011 to February 24, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.