NHTSA recall 20V-415: Air Bags

Ford Motor Company · Reported July 17, 2020 · 2 affected model years

Air Bags recall

20V-415
July 17, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V415000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJuly 17, 2020
ComponentAir Bags:Side/Window
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ford Escape24 recalls total2020 Ford Transit9 recalls total

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