Air Bags:critical Fasteners

NHTSA recall 21V652000 · announced August 23, 2021 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 592 units affected

The 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".

The risk

Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Ford Explorer
• 2021 Lincoln Aviator

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