RECALL
Problem:
Side Curtain Air Bag Malfunction/FMVSS 226
Recall type:
Vehicle
Category:
Affected cars:
64'974
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The side-curtain air bags may not deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, ‘Ejection Mitigation.’
Consequences:
Improper deployment of an air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Actions:
Dealers will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules with a new design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22C20.
Report date:
Record ID
22C20
Publish Date
Modified Date