High Severity Issue
This component has been associated with crashes, fires, or deaths.
This Problem Across All Years
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while making a left turn, the steering wheel made a complete 360-degree turn; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Additionally, the horn and the buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact pushed up on the steering wheel, applying a lot of pressure, to steer the vehicle while turning. Additionally, when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the failures were associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,600.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while making a left turn, the steering wheel made a complete 360-degree turn; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Additionally, the horn and the buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact pushed up on the steering wheel, applying a lot of pressure, to steer the vehicle while turning. Additionally, when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the failures were associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,600.
Airbags failed to deploy at 30-40 mph head on collision. Vehicle had an airbag light come up, was inspected by Ford and the RCM module was replaced as directed by manual. Airbags were also inspected at the time. Lights were cleared after the replacement. Was the car not reading the speed at the time of the accident? My wife and 2 toddlers were in the vehicle at the time of the accident. I have a wrist injury and whiplash. Injuries could have been worse if it was a vehicle of twice the size or a semi.
Airbags failed to deploy at 30-40 mph head on collision. Vehicle had an airbag light come up, was inspected by Ford and the RCM module was replaced as directed by manual. Airbags were also inspected at the time. Lights were cleared after the replacement. Was the car not reading the speed at the time of the accident? My wife and 2 toddlers were in the vehicle at the time of the accident. I have a wrist injury and whiplash. Injuries could have been worse if it was a vehicle of twice the size or a semi.
On or about January 2023, I noticed the airbag light come on my vehicle's dashboard. I didn't notice anything else that may have suggested what was wrong or what caused the light to come on. On February 6, 2023, I took the car to a Ford dealership to be inspected (the car had less than 60,000 miles and was about 6 years old at the time). After an inspection, I was told that the "Restraint Control Module" (RCM) had failed and that the part I needed was on national backorder. I asked the sales person if this meant that my airbags wouldn't deploy in an accident. His answer was unclear, and he said that "the airbags would at least not deploy unintentionally". On May 6, 2023, I was involved in an accident and the airbags did NOT deploy. I am unsure if there was enough force during the accident that would have caused the airbags to deploy, or whether they should have deployed but did not due to the bad RCM component. Today, May 17, 2023, my car is currently being repaired at an auto body shop. I called Ford's customer service because I am concerned about driving with potentially non-working airbags. I was told that the part I need (HS7Z14B321H) is still on national backorder and may take at least two more months to be back in stock. Ford recommended filing a report with NHTSA. I feel that the car is not safe to drive and I am concerned for the safety of myself and passengers. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or recommend any solutions to resolve this situation. Thank you for your time.
On or about January 2023, I noticed the airbag light come on my vehicle's dashboard. I didn't notice anything else that may have suggested what was wrong or what caused the light to come on. On February 6, 2023, I took the car to a Ford dealership to be inspected (the car had less than 60,000 miles and was about 6 years old at the time). After an inspection, I was told that the "Restraint Control Module" (RCM) had failed and that the part I needed was on national backorder. I asked the sales person if this meant that my airbags wouldn't deploy in an accident. His answer was unclear, and he said that "the airbags would at least not deploy unintentionally". On May 6, 2023, I was involved in an accident and the airbags did NOT deploy. I am unsure if there was enough force during the accident that would have caused the airbags to deploy, or whether they should have deployed but did not due to the bad RCM component. Today, May 17, 2023, my car is currently being repaired at an auto body shop. I called Ford's customer service because I am concerned about driving with potentially non-working airbags. I was told that the part I need (HS7Z14B321H) is still on national backorder and may take at least two more months to be back in stock. Ford recommended filing a report with NHTSA. I feel that the car is not safe to drive and I am concerned for the safety of myself and passengers. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or recommend any solutions to resolve this situation. Thank you for your time.
I WAS IN AN INTERSECTION CAR ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS HIT AT 75 MPH ON THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE, WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY BUT EVERY SINGLE AIR BAG ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE DEPLOYED.
I WAS IN AN INTERSECTION CAR ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS HIT AT 75 MPH ON THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE, WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY BUT EVERY SINGLE AIR BAG ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE DEPLOYED.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON, DEALERSHIP SAID THE RCM NEEDS REPLACEMENT.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON, DEALERSHIP SAID THE RCM NEEDS REPLACEMENT.
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A CRASH BUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINS ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR.
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A CRASH BUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINS ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR.
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ
TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS . AND THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BLEW SMOKE IN MY FACE AND THIS CAR HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS AND IT'S A RENTAL THROUGH HERTZ