Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The driver air bag module in your vehicle may not have been assembled correctly, which could prevent it from working properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy correctly in a crash, you may not get the protection you need, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
Ford will replace your driver air bag module for free, and the recall started on November 20, 2007. You can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
View full recall details →
Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →