2015-2016 Ford Transit recall: side/window

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 4, 2016. It covers about 37,066 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 37,066
reported: Apr 4, 2016
owners notified: May 18, 2016
related complaints: 5

Air bags: side/window

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.
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.
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.

Recall number 16V188000

Affected vehicles

Ford Transit 2015-2016 2015 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 16V188000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Ford Transit side/window?

Yes. Recall 16V188000, reported on April 4, 2016, covers about 37,066 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V188000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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