Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V110000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V110000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2016 f-150 trucks manufactured april 27, 2015, to november 22, 2015, and equipped with multi-contour seats (mcs) Includes 2,894 affected units, Restraint System May Misclassify Front Passenger, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 f-150 trucks manufactured april 27, 2015, to november 22, 2015, and equipped with multi-contour seats (mcs)

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 f-150 trucks manufactured april 27, 2015, to november 22, 2015, and equipped with multi-contour seats (mcs). the front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the occupant classification system module (ocsm) with new software, free of charge. the recall began on march 11, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s05.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V110000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2016-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Restraint system may misclassify front passenger
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 2,894

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16S05
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 f-150 trucks manufactured april 27, 2015, to november 22, 2015, and equipped with multi-contour seats (mcs). the front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.
Consequence Summary: If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the occupant classification system module (ocsm) with new software, free of charge. the recall began on march 11, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s05.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.39

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NHTSA ID: 16V110000
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Updated At: 1742808662
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