CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Ford Transit vans built between March 2014 and March 2016 may have a side curtain airbag that was folded or packaged incorrectly. As a result, the airbag may not deploy with the proper trajectory during a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Ford will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the side curtain airbag assembly and re-orient it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall number 16S13. You should also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 20152016 |
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