Ford Kuga: Side And/or Knee Airbag May Fail To Deploy In A Collision
Ford Vehicle Airbag Recall Summary Ford is recalling approximately 5,829 Kuga, C-Max, and Focus vehicles because a defective airbag initiator may prevent the side and knee airbags from deploying during a collision. If these airbags fail to deploy in an accident, occupants would have reduced protection. Ford will inspect and replace the affected airbags and initiators as needed.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD KUGA, FORD CMAX, FORD FOCUS. Units affected: 5,829
- Reason
- The airbag initiator may be defective and may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident. In a collision the airbags not deploying could put the occupants at further risk. Remedy: Recall the 1943 vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the side and knee protection airbags complete with initiators.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-09-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/10a8042e-cd15-4ea0-b723-104a5413210a