NHTSA Recall 18V775000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V775000; Date: Nov. 1, 2018
if the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Ford Fusion; 2010 Lincoln MKZ; 2011 Lincoln MKZ; 2012 Lincoln MKZ; 2010 Mercury Milan
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 215
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2010 ford fusion, mercury milan and 2010-2012 lincoln mkz vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16v-384, 17v-024 or 18v-046. in the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
How to Fix:
ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in november 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s34.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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