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Lincoln Recall 21S05: Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
2007 Lincoln MKX
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags — Frontal
Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module|Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Actions
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
- Documents (12)
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Notice for Dealers to Post re Takata Airbag May Rupture
- Miscellaneous Document - Media Release re FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES TWO SAFETYRECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Service Manaager re Certain service replacement frontal airbag modules sold between May 2016 and March 2019 may contain a defective airbag inflator
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Service Manager Notice re Service Replacement Frontal Airbag Modules Sold Between May 2016 and March 2019 may contain a defective airbag inflator.
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4
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