Vehicle recall 10V316000 · July 7, 2010
2010 Ford Transit Connect
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Ford's recall campaign number is 10C13. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V316000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2010
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10C13
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33,728
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Transit Connect (2010): 2010
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