Vehicle Data Hub

Recall 17V-398

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2016 Ford Escape: Air bags (knee bolster).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-398
Reported
June 26, 2017
Vehicles affected
3 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

In the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 17C11.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles