Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V652000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 592 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V652000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 23, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V652000 |
| Units affected: | 592 |
- Description:
- 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".
- Consequeces:
- Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.