Ford Grand C-Max recalls

1 official safety recall for the Ford Grand C-Max, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Second-row seat latch may be damaged

    Reported February 24, 2011Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2011/0133,458 vehicles affected

    Repeatedly slamming the second-row seat back into the folded position may damage its latch. If significantly damaged, the seat may recline without the release lever being lifted. The seat function will be checked and an additional protective bracket fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SECOND ROW SEAT RECLINER LOCKING MECHANISM
    Defect
    Investigations have identified an issue with the second row seating recliner locking mechanism. It is possible that the seat latch mechanism can be damaged if the seat back is repeatedly slammed into the folded position. If significant damage has occurred there is a possibility that the seat can be forced to a reclined position without lifting the release lever.
    Remedy
    The dealer will perform a check of the seat function and fit an additional bracket that will prevent damage occurring.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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