FORD TRANSIT 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V188000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-18 2016-04-04 2016-04-04

Production Dates: 2014-03-12 - 2016-03-18

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S13

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37066

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.

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.