2014 Ford C-Max and Ford Focus recall: steering
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 22, 2014. It covers about 508 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 508
- reported
- Aug 22, 2014
- owners notified
- Nov 11, 2014
- related complaints
- 237
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 14V514000
Affected vehicles
- Ford C-Max 2014 2014
- Ford Focus 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 237 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 14V514000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Ford C-Max and Ford Focus steering?
Yes. Recall 14V514000, reported on August 22, 2014, covers about 508 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V514000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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