2018 FORD ESCAPE RECALL - #17V803000
		RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SIDE/WINDOW
		
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. 
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2018 FORD ESCAPE | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							Ford Motor Company | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							11/13/2017 - 1/12/2018 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							12/19/2017 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Ford Motor Company | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							2/2/2018 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							11,113 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.  | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							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.  | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| 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. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										2018 FORD ESCAPE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
									
									
  
									
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