Recall Details For: 2014 FORD ESCAPE
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 14V239000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 103617
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V239000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: FORD
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: ESCAPE
- MODEL YEAR: 2014
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 14S03
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Ford Motor Company
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20111005
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20140410
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 581986
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20140530
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Ford Motor Company
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20140507
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20140507
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
RECALL 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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