Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo recalled
"Due to a manufacturing issue, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment," the company says in its recall notice.
"In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, compressed gas and metal fragments may be propelled through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants, or damage to the airbag cushion or complete loss of airbag functionality may occur, causing serious injury or death."
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If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Ford dealer to have it rectified, free of charge.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73.
MORE: Explore the Ford Transit Custom showroom
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Ford is recalling its Transit Custom cargo van and its recently launched Tourneo people mover counterpart to fix a defective airbag inflator.
"Due to a manufacturing issue, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment," the company says in its recall notice.
"In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, compressed gas and metal fragments may be propelled through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants, or damage to the airbag cushion or complete loss of airbag functionality may occur, causing serious injury or death."
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If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Ford dealer to have it rectified, free of charge.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73.
MORE: Explore the Ford Transit Custom showroom
MORE: Explore the Ford Tourneo showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Ford is recalling its Transit Custom cargo van and its recently launched Tourneo people mover counterpart to fix a defective airbag inflator.
"Due to a manufacturing issue, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment," the company says in its recall notice.
"In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, compressed gas and metal fragments may be propelled through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants, or damage to the airbag cushion or complete loss of airbag functionality may occur, causing serious injury or death."
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.
If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Ford dealer to have it rectified, free of charge.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73.
MORE: Explore the Ford Transit Custom showroom
MORE: Explore the Ford Tourneo showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Ford is recalling its Transit Custom cargo van and its recently launched Tourneo people mover counterpart to fix a defective airbag inflator.
"Due to a manufacturing issue, the passenger airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment," the company says in its recall notice.
"In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, compressed gas and metal fragments may be propelled through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants, or damage to the airbag cushion or complete loss of airbag functionality may occur, causing serious injury or death."
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.
If you own an affected vehicle, you'll need to schedule an appointment with an authorised Ford dealer to have it rectified, free of charge.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73.
MORE: Explore the Ford Transit Custom showroom
MORE: Explore the Ford Tourneo showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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