FORD EXPLORER 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V652000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-10 2021-08-23 2021-08-23

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21C19

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 592

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 214

Summary

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".

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.