NHTSA Recall 21V158000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V158000; Date: Mar. 10, 2021
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Ford Edge; 2008 Ford Edge; 2009 Ford Edge; 2010 Ford Edge; 2006 Ford Fusion; 2007 Ford Fusion; 2008 Ford Fusion; 2009 Ford Fusion; 2010 Ford Fusion; 2011 Ford Fusion; 2012 Ford Fusion; 2007 Ford Ranger; 2008 Ford Ranger; 2009 Ford Ranger; 2010 Ford Ranger; 2011 Ford Ranger; 2007 Lincoln MKX; 2008 Lincoln MKX; 2009 Lincoln MKX; 2010 Lincoln MKX; 2006 Lincoln MKZ; 2007 Lincoln MKZ; 2008 Lincoln MKZ; 2009 Lincoln MKZ; 2010 Lincoln MKZ; 2011 Lincoln MKZ; 2012 Lincoln MKZ; 2006 Lincoln Zephyr; 2007 Lincoln Zephyr; 2008 Lincoln Zephyr; 2009 Lincoln Zephyr; 2010 Lincoln Zephyr; 2011 Lincoln Zephyr; 2012 Lincoln Zephyr; 2006 Mercury Milan; 2007 Mercury Milan; 2008 Mercury Milan; 2009 Mercury Milan; 2010 Mercury Milan; 2011 Mercury Milan
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,602,668
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 ranger, 2006-2012 fusion, lincoln zephyr, lincoln mkz, 2006-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2010 ford edge, and lincoln mkx vehicles. the driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
How to Fix:
ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 1, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s12.
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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