Recall 14S18 – Steering Gears Missing Ball Bearings

The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V514000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components STEERING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 508

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.

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.

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.

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