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Issue Date
2014-09-25
Campaign
14S21/14V597
Description
Affected vehicles are equipped with restraint control modules rcms that may experience an internal electrical short circuit. If a short circuit occurs, the airbag warning lamp would illuminate. Depending on the location of the short circuit the deployable restraint systems e.g. Air bags. Pretensioners side curtains may not function as intended in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury. The short may also affect the function of other systems that use internal data from the rcm e.g. Stability control. In these cases the corresponding malfunction indicator lamps would also be illuminated. These vehicles are not produced in vin order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling fords toll free line 1 866 436 7332 or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford on line automotive service information system oasis database.
Safety Risk
Depending on the location of the short circuit, the deployable restraint systems and other systems that use inertial data from the rcm may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Ford is not aware of any accident or injury related to this condition.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair all vehicles. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the restraints control module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2014-09-25
Campaign
14S21/14V597
Description
Affected vehicles are equipped with restraint control modules rcms that may experience an internal electrical short circuit. If a short circuit occurs, the airbag warning lamp would illuminate. Depending on the location of the short circuit the deployable restraint systems e.g. Air bags. Pretensioners side curtains may not function as intended in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury. The short may also affect the function of other systems that use internal data from the rcm e.g. Stability control. In these cases the corresponding malfunction indicator lamps would also be illuminated. These vehicles are not produced in vin order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling fords toll free line 1 866 436 7332 or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford on line automotive service information system oasis database.
Safety Risk
Depending on the location of the short circuit, the deployable restraint systems and other systems that use inertial data from the rcm may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Ford is not aware of any accident or injury related to this condition.
Remedy
Parts are now available to repair all vehicles. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the restraints control module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.