Ford side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the side/window curtain. Here is what owners need to know.
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".
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-652.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Ford Explorer |
| 2021 | Lincoln Aviator |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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