NHTSA recall 20V-415 (20V415000)
air bags recall reported July 17, 2020 - about 68 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V415000
- Also written as
- 20V-415
- Manufacturer number
- 20S35
- Reported
- July 17, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~68
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-415 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.