2018 Ford Escape recall: side/window
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 18, 2017. It covers about 11,113 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,113
- reported
- Dec 18, 2017
- owners notified
- Feb 2, 2018
- related complaints
- 9
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
- Risk
- If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.
Recall number 17V803000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V803000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Ford Escape side/window?
Yes. Recall 17V803000, reported on December 18, 2017, covers about 11,113 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V803000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.
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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