2010 Ford Transit Connect Recall
Vehicle Make / Model:
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Model Year(s): |
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FORD / TRANSIT CONNECT
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2010
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| Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Mfr's Report
Date: JUL 06, 2010 |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10V316000
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N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
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| Component:
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Potential Number
of Units Affected: 33728 |
Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TRANSIT
CONNECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2008 THROUGH MAY 31, 2010
FOR FAILING TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING
VEHICLE TESTING THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS SET
BY THE STANDARD. THE HEADLINER RETENTION PUSHPIN LOCATED ON THE HEADLINER
ABOVE THE B-PILLAR TRIM ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES
NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. |
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE
AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. |
Remedy:
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE
VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR
ABOUT JULY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY AT 1-866-436-7332
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