Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 18V-775 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 18V-775 covers 215 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V775000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
The risk
If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 10, 2009 to July 16, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.