NHTSA Recall 16V188000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V188000; Date: Apr. 4, 2016
A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ford Transit; 2016 Ford Transit
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 37,066
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 2016
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