Recall 17V123000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | FORD | EDGE |
| 2016 | LINCOLN | MKX |
| 2017 | FORD | EDGE |
| 2017 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL |
| 2017 | LINCOLN | MKX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.