NHTSA recall 22V-337 (22V337000)
air bags recall reported May 13, 2022 - about 310,203 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V337000
- Also written as
- 22V-337
- Manufacturer number
- 22S35
- Reported
- May 13, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~310,203
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.
Why it is dangerous
A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-337 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.