Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21E013000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21E013000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair Includes 249 affected units, Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsair bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. the parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang and mustang gt500. it also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang, 2010-2012 lincoln mkz, 2010-2012 ford fusion, 2010-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2011 ford ranger, and 2007-2010 lincoln mkx vehicles. please see ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. these parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. the recall began march 18, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s05.