Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V188000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015-2016 transit vehicles manufactured march 12, 2014, to march 18, 2016 Includes 37,066 affected units, Side Curtain Air Bag Assembly Improperly Installed, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 transit vehicles manufactured march 12, 2014, to march 18, 2016

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V188000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2016-04-04T00:00:00
Subject: Side curtain air bag assembly improperly installed
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 37,066

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16S13
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.79

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NHTSA ID: 16V188000
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