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Ford Recall 20S35: Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Properly Inflate
2020 Ford Transit
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.
Air Bags — Side/Window
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (4)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice Safety Recall 20S35 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape and Transit Vehicles Curtain Air Bag Replacement
- Miscellaneous Document - Press release re Safety recall for select 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power seats
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
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