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Airbags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module recall: Ford F-150 years in the records

Official record for model year 2017. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.

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What to inspect

  1. 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

“Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record