Ford Kuga, Cmax, Focus recall: Side and/or knee airbag may fail to deploy in a collision
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. 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.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga | 28 Jul 2016 | 27 Dec 2016 | 1,943 |
| Cmax | 18 Jul 2016 | 28 Nov 2016 | 1,943 |
| Focus | 18 Jul 2016 | 28 Nov 2016 | 1,943 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 September 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.