2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: curtain
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 23, 2021. It covers about 592 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 592
- reported
- Aug 23, 2021
- owners notified
- Sep 10, 2021
- related complaints
- 7
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- 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".
- Risk
- Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V652000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2021 2021
- Lincoln Aviator 2021 2021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 21V652000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator curtain?
Yes. Recall 21V652000, reported on August 23, 2021, covers about 592 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V652000?
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.
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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