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- AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Problem
- 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".
- Risk
- Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some side curtain air bags may have attachment weld studs that could detach when the side air bag deploys. If that happens, the air bag may not deploy properly, which raises the risk of injury in a crash.
An improperly deployed side air bag can leave occupants less protected during a side impact, increasing the chance of injury. The notice states that these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, which covers side impact protection.
Authorized Ford dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 21C19, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 2021 |