NHTSA recall 17V-803 (17V803000)
air bags recall reported December 18, 2017 - about 11,113 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V803000
- Also written as
- 17V-803
- Manufacturer number
- 17S44
- Reported
- December 18, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,113
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-803 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.