Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator (2021): Air bags
Recall 21V652000 · Aug 23, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
592
vehicles affected
592
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V652000
- Date
- Aug 23, 2021
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 592
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Side/window > Curtain; Air bags > Critical fasteners
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection".
What can happen
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V652000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2021), Lincoln Aviator (2021), about 592 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V652000?
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.
What can happen?
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.