CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
- Risk
- If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.
- 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 side curtain airbags in this vehicle may have a component that can detach while the airbag inflates. If that happens, the loose part could enter the passenger compartment and act as a projectile, raising the risk of injury to occupants during a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain airbags as needed. Ford will also notify affected owners directly. You can check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup site, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 17S44.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 2018 |
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