Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21V652000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V652000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles Includes 592 affected units, Side Air Bag Weld Stud May Fail/FMVSS 214, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. the side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 214, "side impact protection".
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 10, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c19.