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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
- Risk
- If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A bracket that holds the passenger airbag inflator to its module housing can deform during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy. When it deforms, gas can leak out, so the airbag may not inflate as intended. This affects vehicles that already received a replacement passenger airbag under an earlier recall.
If the passenger airbag does not inflate properly in a crash, the risk of injury is higher. Owners should not ignore this recall, even though the vehicle may seem to be running normally.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the passenger airbag module at no cost. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 18S34, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Fusion | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKZ | 201020112012 |
| Mercury Milan | 2010 |