Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V775000 · announced November 1, 2018 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 215 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.

The risk

If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2010 Ford Fusion
• 2010 Lincoln Mkz
• 2011 Lincoln Mkz
• 2012 Lincoln Mkz
• 2010 Mercury Milan

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.