BLUE BIRD TRANSIT 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TRANSIT | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2014-03-12 - 2016-03-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V188000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-05-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-04-04 | Date Added to Database: 2016-04-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S13 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 37066 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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