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Recall 10V-316

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2010 Ford Transit Connect: Structure (body, roof and pillars).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-316
Reported
July 7, 2010
Vehicles affected
33,728 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 transit connect vehicles manufactured from december 5, 2008 through may 31, 2010 for failing to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during vehicle testing the vehicle exceeded head injury criteria requirements set by the standard. The headliner retention pushpin located on the headliner above the b-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicles needs to be replaced.

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

The fix

Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's recall campaign number is 10c13. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles