Recall 22V337000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

Report Date
20220513
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.

Safety Consequence

A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 FORD F-250 SD
2016 FORD F-350 SD
2016 FORD F-450 SD
2016 FORD F-550 SD

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.