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VehicleJul 7, 201033,728 affected

Ford recall: Structure

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 transit connect vehicles manufactured from december 5, 2008 through may 31, 2010 for failing to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during vehicle testing the vehicle exceeded head injury criteria requirements set by the standard. The headliner retention pushpin located on the headliner above the b-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicles needs to be replaced.

What could happen

In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

The fix

Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company at 1-866-436-7332.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V316000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 7, 2010
Owners notified
Jul 19, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
33,728
Started by
NHTSA compliance testing
Built
Dec 5, 2008 to May 31, 2010
Part
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Maker's own recall number
10C13
Safety standard
FMVSS 201

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 10c13. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Other recalls for the same vehicles

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.