NHTSA recall 17V-398 (17V398000)
air bags recall reported June 26, 2017 - about 3 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V398000
- Also written as
- 17V-398
- Manufacturer number
- 17C11
- Reported
- June 26, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~3
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-398 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.