FORD TRANSIT 2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V415000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-01-11 2020-07-17 2020-07-17

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S35

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 68

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.

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.