NHTSA recall 18V-775 (18V775000)
air bags recall reported November 1, 2018 - about 215 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V775000
- Also written as
- 18V-775
- Manufacturer number
- 18S34
- Reported
- November 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~215
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
Why it is dangerous
If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-775 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.