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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224808-ford-escape-2018-recall-air-bags · Recall date December 18, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V803000
“FORD ESCAPE (2018) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 18, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224808-ford-escape-2018-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 17V803000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V803000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V803000 — Ford Motor Company FORD ESCAPE (2018) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a FORD ESCAPE (2018) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 17V803000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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