Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD: Air bags

Date

Nov. 24, 2021

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford F-250 SD (2022); Ford F-350 SD (2022)

Component

Air Bags

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The strength of the driver-side air bag cover may be insufficient.

Potentially affected

5

What can happen

During a crash, the air bag cover may break apart and project fragments towards occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S49.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 16, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

21S49

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver Airbag Module · Driver Airbag Module · HC3B-25042B85-BR3

Recall number

21V923000

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.