LINCOLN MKZ 2010: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21E013000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-17 | 2021-02-16 | 2021-02-17 |
Production Dates: 2007-11-09 - 2010-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S05
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 249
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
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.safercar.gov.
