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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
- 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
The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture. Over time, long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings can degrade the propellant that inflates the airbag, which may cause the inflator to explode.
An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.
The repair is free. Ford will replace the driver's side airbag inflator or module with an alternate part at an authorized dealer. Owners who have not received a notice can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 21S12), and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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