2022 Maverick® Truck — Side Curtain Airbag Recall
Recall Reference Number: 22C20
Making sure you’re comfortable driving your vehicle is our top priority, which is why we are alerting Maverick truck owners to a potential compliance issue in some 2022 models. The side airbag system in certain models does not meet NHTSA requirements. The solution is to replace the side-curtain airbags on both sides of the truck with an updated airbag system. Owners with affected trucks have been contacted directly, and you can also confirm your recall status by entering your VIN here.
We are happy to report the new side-curtain airbag systems are now available and ready to be installed. The replacement parts and service are offered at no charge, and your local Ford Dealer is ready to take appointments.
Keeping Ford drivers and passengers safe is our most important job. If you have any questions or concerns about the Maverick safety compliance recall, please call 1-866-436-7332 and reference 22C20. A Ford Recall team member will be happy to assist you.
Thank you for being a Ford owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the issue tied to this recall?
Some 2022 Maverick truck side-curtain airbags don’t currently meet NHTSA’s regulations for ejection mitigation.
Which Federal Motor Vehicle Compliance Standard is noncompliant?
FMVSS 226 Ejection Mitigation.
What is the cause of the issue?
We are still investigating but believe it’s caused by production variations.
Who is the supplier involved in this recall?
ZF Passive Safety US, Inc.
What is the expected repair?
Your Ford Dealers will replace the curtain airbag system on both sides of the truck with the new curtain airbag design that meets NHTSA regulations.
How did Ford discover this issue?
Through an audit test with NHTSA.
Are there any open investigations on this specific issue?
No.
How many 2022 Ford Maverick trucks are affected in this recall and where are they?
This affects 64,974 trucks in the U.S.
Where were the affected trucks built?
Affected 2022 Ford Maverick trucks were built at the Ford Motor Company Hermosillo assembly plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, between February 3, 2021, and July 9, 2022.
Does this recall involve all 2022 Ford Maverick trucks that Ford has built to date?
No, only vehicles built through July 9, 2022, are affected.
Are trucks built after July 9, 2022, affected by this recall?
No. We stopped shipping Maverick trucks from this plant on July 12, 2022, and the new side-curtain airbag system will be installed in all Maverick trucks before they leave the plant.
When will Ford Dealers be notified about the compliance recall and the recommended fix?
We told our Ford Dealers about the side-curtain airbag compliance recall on September 22, 2022.
When will customers find out about this recall?
We began notifying customers on September 22, 2022.
Will owners have to pay for this recall service?
There will be no charge for this service.
What is the reference number for this recall?
The Ford reference number for this recall is 22C20.
RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 or visit ford.com/support.
FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Pro™ Contact Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #1, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. You can also contact us at fleet.ford.com. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
HEARING IMPAIRED: Dial 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.