Air bags: side/windowRecall 16V-188 · 2015–2016 Ford Transit
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-188 covers 37,066 2015–2016 Ford Transit for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V188000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.
The risk
A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 295 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 12, 2014 to March 18, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.