Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The frontal air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a severe crash to protect you. In some 2008-2012 models, this air bag might not inflate correctly during a high-speed crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, it could increase your risk of injury in the event of a crash. This is a serious safety issue that could lead to more severe harm.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module for free, if needed. You'll receive a notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and it's expected to start on June 13, 2016.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
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