Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #20V415000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V415000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020 escape and transit vehicles Includes 68 affected units, Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Properly Inflate, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020 escape and transit vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V415000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2020-07-17T00:00:00
Subject: Side curtain air bags may not properly inflate
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 68

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20S35
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.41

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