The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V403000·Announced 2014-07-02

Ford Recalls 2014 Escape Vehicles for Panorama Roof Glass Bonding Defect

Ford is recalling 2014 Escape vehicles because the panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded, which could cause the glass to separate and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the roof glass may separate, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured between October 15, 2013, and October 22, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where the panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.

If the glass panel is improperly bonded, it may separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. Ford has notified owners of the recall, which began on July 14, 2014.

Dealers will inspect each vehicle and replace the front roof glass if its production date and sequence number falls within the affected range, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,867

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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