NHTSA recall 20V415000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Ford Escape, 2020 Ford Transit.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V415000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.