NHTSA recall 17V-529 (17V529000)
air bags recall reported August 28, 2017 - about 650 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V529000
- Also written as
- 17V-529
- Manufacturer number
- 17S26
- Reported
- August 28, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~650
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-529 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.