Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 Transit connect vehicles manufactured from December 5, 2008 through May 31, 2010 for failing to meet the minimum requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." During vehicle testing the vehicle exceeded head injury criteria requirements set by the standard. The headliner retention pushpin located on the headliner above the B-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicles needs to be replaced.
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 19, 2010. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company at 1-866-436-7332.
