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.

Air Bags — Knee Bolster

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, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Actions

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.

Documents (7)

• Non-Compliant 573 Report/FMVSS 208
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Media Correspondence
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - June 27, 2017 SUBJECT: Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 17C11
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4

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