Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #17V398000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V398000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2016 ford escape vehicles Includes 3 affected units, Driver's Knee Air Bag may not Inflate/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016 ford escape vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016 ford escape vehicles. the driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. the recall began on august 8, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17c11.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V398000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2017-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's knee air bag may not inflate/fmvss 208
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17C11
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016 ford escape vehicles. the driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. the recall began on august 8, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17c11.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.67

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NHTSA ID: 17V398000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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