NHTSA recall 16V-247 (16V247000)
air bags recall reported April 26, 2016 - about 695 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V247000
- Also written as
- 16V-247
- Manufacturer number
- 16C06
- Reported
- April 26, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~695
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-247 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.