2020 Ford Escape and Ford Transit recall: side/window
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 17, 2020. It covers about 68 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 68
- reported
- Jul 17, 2020
- owners notified
- Jan 11, 2021
- related complaints
- 14
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 20V415000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2020 2020
- Ford Transit 2020 2020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 20V415000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Ford Escape and Ford Transit side/window?
Yes. Recall 20V415000, reported on July 17, 2020, covers about 68 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V415000?
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.
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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