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.
Ford Motor Company – Steering Gears Missing Ball Bearings
| Report Received Date | 08/22/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V514000 |
| Consequence Summary | The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 14S18 |
| Potentially Affected | 508 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V514000) |
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