2016 Ford Escape recall: knee bolster
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 26, 2017. It covers about 3 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3
- reported
- Jun 26, 2017
- owners notified
- Aug 8, 2017
- related complaints
- 25
Air bags: knee bolster
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C11.
Recall number 17V398000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V398000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Ford Escape knee bolster?
Yes. Recall 17V398000, reported on June 26, 2017, covers about 3 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V398000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C11.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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