NHTSA Recall 16V188000: Air bags: side/window
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37,066 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Ford Transit.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V188000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16S13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | April 4, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to March 18, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the side curtain air bag may not deploy with the proper trajectory due to being folded and packaged incorrectly.
Safety risk
A side curtain air bag that does not deploy as intended may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-orient the side curtain air bag assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S13.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V188000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.