Recall 10V316000: 2010 Ford Transit Connect
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 7, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 33,728
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 10c13. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Ford Transit Connect
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V316000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10C13
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Jul 19, 2010
- Components
- Structure:body:roof and pillars (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology