Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT CONNECT
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V316000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, An Occupant Could Be At An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20081205
End Of Manufacture
20100531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33728
Date Owners Notified
20100719
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20100707
Make Campaign Number
10C13
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
201