Ford coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the seat belts. Here is what owners need to know.
The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-597.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Ford C-Max |
| 2013–2014 | Ford Escape |
| 2013–2014 | Ford Fusion |
| 2013–2014 | Lincoln MKZ |
What changed
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