Ford recall: Air bags
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V803000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 18, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,113
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 13, 2017 to Jan 12, 2018
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window
- Maker's own recall number
- 17S44
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.