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Recall 16V-188

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2015 to 2016 Ford Transit: Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-188
Reported
April 4, 2016
Vehicles affected
37,066 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles