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
- Ford Transit Connect 2010
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 .
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.