Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V791000 Reported December 17, 2020

Air bag missing first stage booster/fmvss 208

Ford Motor Company · Air Bags · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V791000
Manufacturer Campaign
20C26
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
12
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 2020
Completion Rate
66.67

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 ecosport and 2019-2020 transit connect vehicles. depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. this recall began february 18, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20c26.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V791000 or campaign 20C26.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V791000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V791000?

NHTSA recall 20V791000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 17, 2020. It addresses: Air bag missing first stage booster/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V791000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20C26. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.