Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V484000 Reported August 6, 2014

Air bubbles in windshield/fmvss 205

Ford Motor Company · Visibility · 1,139 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V484000
Manufacturer Campaign
14C07
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
1,139
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 6, 2014
Completion Rate
69.80

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to june 6, 2014. the affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."

Safety Consequence

Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in august 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14c07.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 14V484000 or campaign 14C07.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V484000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V484000?

NHTSA recall 14V484000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 6, 2014. It addresses: Air bubbles in windshield/fmvss 205. The recall affects approximately 1,139 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V484000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14C07. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.