Recall 10V316 affects 33,728 2010 Ford Transit Connect vehicles for headliner pushpins that failed occupant-protection testing. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 33,728 2010 Transit Connect vehicles because headliner retention pushpins above the B-pillar trim failed interior-impact protection testing. In a crash, the defect raises the risk of occupant injury, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part on the 2010 Ford Transit Connect is a headliner retention pushpin above the B-pillar trim on the left and right sides. The B-pillar is the upright body section beside the front seats, between the front door and the sliding or rear door area. The pushpin helps hold the headliner and surrounding trim in the correct position inside the roof area.
In NHTSA campaign 10V316, Ford reported that testing showed the vehicle exceeded the head injury criteria required by the occupant protection standard. That means the interior trim and headliner retention setup did not meet the required protection level during an interior impact. Ford's repair replaces the pushpin so the headliner retention point meets the required standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a compliance problem found through vehicle testing, not a part that gives a dashboard light, noise, leak, or visible wear before the recall repair is done.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Ford Transit Connect | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 33,728 |
Not every 2010 Ford Transit Connect van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, this defect increases the risk of injury for an occupant. The filing lists no warning sign, so rely on the VIN result, not a symptom. The year and model are not enough; the VIN decides. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Ford Transit Connect is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the free headliner retention pushpin repair is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V316 when you call.
- Schedule the headliner retention pushpin replacement that fixes the interior-impact protection issue above the B-pillar trim.
What happens at the repair
Ford's filing says the safety recall began on July 19, 2010, and that dealers repair the vehicles free of charge. At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the headliner retention pushpins above the B-pillar trim on the left and right sides of the vehicle. Those pushpins help retain the headliner in the interior impact area. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| July 7, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V316?
Recall 10V316 covers 33,728 2010 Ford Transit Connect vehicles with headliner retention pushpins above the B-pillar trim that do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201. Ford dealers replace the affected pushpins for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Ford Transit Connect is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V316. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the headliner pushpin repair. Reference recall number 10V316 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ford's recall remedy says dealers will repair affected vehicles free of charge. A franchised Ford dealer replaces the headliner retention pushpins as the recall repair, and the safety recall began on July 19, 2010.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is increased injury risk in a crash. The recalled Transit Connect vans exceeded the head injury criteria in vehicle testing because the headliner retention pushpins above the B-pillar trim need replacement. The dealer repair addresses that interior impact concern.
What if I bought my Ford Transit Connect used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2010 Ford Transit Connect is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall number 10V316.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V316000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V316 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V316000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →