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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
- Risk
- A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
- 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
The steering wheel clock spring on these trucks may have a weak weld, which can cut the electrical connection to the driver's frontal airbag. When that connection is lost, the airbag is deactivated and will not deploy during a crash.
An airbag that does not deploy leaves the driver more exposed to injury in a collision. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
An authorized Ford dealer will inspect the clock spring and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-250 SD | 2023 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2023 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2023 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2023 |
| Ford F-600 SD | 2023 |