Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Air Bags — Critical Fasteners
Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection".

Actions

Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.

Documents (7)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Compliance Recall 21C19 Certain 2021 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Vehicles Seat Side Air Bag Attachment Studs
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice

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