Ford driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the air bags frontal. Here is what owners need to know.
The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-247.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | Ford Flex |
| 2008–2012 | Ford Taurus |
| 2008–2009 | Ford Taurus X |
| 2009–2011 | Lincoln MKS |
| 2008 | Mercury Sable |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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