Recall 16V188000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Report Date

20160404

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	FORD	TRANSIT
2016	FORD	TRANSIT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.