FORD F-250 SD 2023: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V847000

Make Model Year
FORD F-250 SD 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-05-03 2023-12-15 2023-12-15

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17970

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Consequence

A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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.