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NHTSARecalled Apr 4, 2016 · #16V188000

Side Curtain Air Bag Assembly Improperly Installed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly. A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Side Curtain Air Bag Assembly Improperly Installed
  • 2015-2016 Transit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2016 Transit
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.

View the official CPSC notice