Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 17V-123 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-123 covers 27,531 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 199 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 11, 2014 to February 15, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.