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Ford ECO Sport Recall 20V791: Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 20V791, reported December 17, 2020, 12 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some frontal air bag modules in these vehicles are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. Because of this, the affected driver or passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in a crash, and the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.

An air bag that fails to inflate properly leaves occupants with less protection in a collision, which increases the risk of injury. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side module is affected.

Owners will be notified by Ford. The affected air bag module will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V791Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford ECO Sport2020
Ford Transit Connect20192020