Report Date
Aug 8, 2022
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The side-curtain air bags may not deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety Consequence
Improper deployment of an air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules with a new design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C20.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | FORD | MAVERICK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.