Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 And 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 And 2011 Lincoln Mks Vehicles. The Driver Frontal Air Bag May Improperly Inflate During Second-Stage Deployment In The Event Of A High Speed Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FLEX
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
16V247000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Inflated Air Bag Increases The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Module, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On June 13, 2016. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 16C06.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20080617
End Of Manufacture
20111006
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
695
Date Owners Notified
20160609
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20160426
Make Campaign Number
16C06
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208