NHTSA recall campaign
16V188000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →