Ford Fusion; Lincoln MKZ; Mercury Milan (2010-2012): Air bags
Recall 18V775000 · Nov 1, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
215
vehicles affected
215
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V775000
- Date
- Nov 1, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 215
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Frontal > Passenger side > Inflator module
- Model years
- 2010-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V775000?
3 models: Ford Fusion (2010), Lincoln MKZ (2010-2012), Mercury Milan (2010), about 215 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V775000?
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.
What can happen?
If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of 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.