2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Air bags: side/window
Published April 4, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 4, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V188000, published April 4, 2016. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TRANSIT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2016 FORD TRANSIT | 2015 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V188000 on April 4, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT.