NHTSA Recall # | 133096 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V775000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18S34 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | MERCURY |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | MILAN |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 21/11/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/02/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/06/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/11/18 |
Report created | 06/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 215 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |