Is the 2010 FORD Escape safe to drive?

The 2010 FORD Escape has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 10E043000

Under Review Plain English 2010-09-03

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT

What Happened

The seat cover you bought for your vehicle is made of a heavier material than standard seat covers. This can be a problem if your vehicle has side airbags.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a crash and the seat cover interferes with the airbag, it might not deploy properly. This could lead to serious injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Marathon will replace your seat cover with a safer one, free of charge. You can contact them at 1-800-735-2769 to schedule the replacement.

Affected Vehicles

2010 FORD Escape

2010 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser

2009 FORD Escape

2009 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser

2008 FORD Escape

2008 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser

2007 FORD Escape

2006 FORD Escape

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #10E043000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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