CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some side curtain airbags may have been improperly crimped during manufacturing. In a crash that deploys these airbags, the diffuser can separate from the inflator, so the curtain airbag may not inflate properly. That raises the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, dealers will replace the side curtain airbag modules at no cost to you. Ford mailed an interim owner notice on August 3, 2020, and the recall began January 11, 2021. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 20S35.
You should also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Ford Transit | 2020 |