2016 FORD ESCAPE RECALL - #17V398000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : KNEE BOLSTER
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 FORD ESCAPE |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
12/18/2015 - 12/18/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/28/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
8/8/2017 |
| # Affected |
3 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2016 FORD ESCAPE Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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