NHTSA Recall 10V316000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V316000; Date: Jul. 7, 2010
In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Ford Transit Connect
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 33,728
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 transit connect vehicles manufactured from December 5, 2008 through may 31, 2010 for failing to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact. " during vehicle testing the vehicle exceeded head injury criteria requirements set by the standard. The headliner retention pushpin located on the headliner above the b-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicles needs to be replaced.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 19, 2010. Owners may contact Ford motor company at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 10c13. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 2010
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