Air bags: side/windowRecall 17V-803 · 2018 Ford Escape
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-803 covers 11,113 2018 Ford Escape for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V803000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 35 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 13, 2017 to January 12, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.