Recall 21V-081
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2007 to 2010 Ford Edge and 7 other models: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module); Air bags (frontal); Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-081
- Reported
- February 16, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 1,067 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
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.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
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
- Ford Edge 2007 to 2010
- Ford Fusion 2008 to 2012
- Ford GT 2006
- Ford Mustang 2005 to 2014
- Ford Ranger 2004 to 2011
- Lincoln MKX 2007 to 2010
- Lincoln MKZ 2009 to 2010
- Mercury Milan 2009 to 2011