NHTSA Campaign 21V652000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 21V652000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the air bags:side/window:curtain. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection".
- The risk
- Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by 21V652000 (2)
Ford (1)
Lincoln (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V652000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.