Ford F-150, Mustang: Inflator module

Date

Aug. 28, 2017

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford F-150 (2017); Ford Mustang (2017)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

Potentially affected

650

What can happen

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 11, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

17S26

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V529000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.