2012 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Ford Fiesta — Air bags
Published October 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 5, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V488000, published October 5, 2012. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Ford Fiesta — Air bags.
What's the hazard
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty. Although the side curtain air bag system was designed to suppress the side curtain air bag under this scenario, that information is not explained in the owner's guide for these vehicles as required by FMVSS No. 208.
What to do
Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty, and consistent with the description in the owner's guide. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owner's may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- FIESTA
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2012 FORD FIESTA | 2013 FORD FIESTA | 2011 FORD FIESTA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Ford Fiesta — Air bags recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V488000 on October 5, 2012. Reported hazard: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty. Although the side curtain air bag system was designed to suppress the side curtain air bag under this scenario, that information is not explained in the owner's guide for these vehicles as required by FMVSS No. 208.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software free of charge so that it no longer suppresses the passenger side curtain air bag when the front passenger seat is empty, and consistent with the description in the owner's guide. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owner's may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FIESTA.