2016 Ford Escape Recall — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER (17V398000)
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 th
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Escape |
| Component | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
| Campaign number | 17V398000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Summary | 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, "Occ |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Report received | 26/06/2017 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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