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.

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air 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21E013000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2021-02-16T00:00:00
Subject: Frontal air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 249

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21S05
Recall Type: Equipment
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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0

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NHTSA ID: 21E013000
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