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2004-2014 Ford Edge, Ford Fusion and others recall: inflator module

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 16, 2021. It covers about 1,067 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,067
reported
Feb 16, 2021
owners notified
Mar 17, 2021
related complaints
7,818

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Recall number 21V081000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7,818 complaints about airbags problems.

2007 Ford Edge2008 Ford Edge2009 Ford Edge2010 Ford Edge2009 Ford Fusion2010 Ford Fusion2011 Ford Fusion2012 Ford Fusion2006 Ford GT2011 Ford Mustang2012 Ford Mustang2013 Ford Mustang

Questions about recall 21V081000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2014 Ford Edge, Ford Fusion and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 21V081000, reported on February 16, 2021, covers about 1,067 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V081000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

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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