NHTSA recall campaign
14V514000
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyReported2014-08-22Affected508 vehicles
Do not drive
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →