2012 Ford F-150 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Published May 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 3, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V198000, published May 4, 2012 and initiated May 3, 2012. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2012 Ford F-150 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.
What's the hazard
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011. INCORRECT SOFTWARE FOR THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MODULE (OCSM) WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES EITHER AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING OR DURING THE COURSE OF REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE AS PART OF A SERVICE REPAIR. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE OCSM MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PASSENGER SEATS OCCUPANT SUCH THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT DEPLOY WHEN IT SHOULD, DOES NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, OR DEPLOYS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT.
What to do
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCSM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Get an email if FORD has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-150
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2012 FORD F-150
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2025 Ford Mustang Mach E | 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E | 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E — Electrical system: propulsionSeptember 10, 2026
- NHTSAFord Battery Energy Control Module — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: managementSeptember 10, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Ford F-150 — Power train: driveline: differential unitSeptember 9, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Ford Explorer — Air bags: frontalSeptember 9, 2026
- NHTSA2011 Dodge Charger — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersMay 4, 2012
- NHTSA2009 Goshen Pacer Ls | 2009 Goshen Gc Ii | 2008 Goshen Gc Ii | 2007 Goshen Gc Ii | 2011 Goshen Pacer | 2009May 4, 2012
Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Ford F-150 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V198000 on May 4, 2012. Reported hazard: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011. INCORRECT SOFTWARE FOR THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MODULE (OCSM) WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES EITHER AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING OR DURING THE COURSE OF REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE AS PART OF A SERVICE REPAIR. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE OCSM MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PASSENGER SEATS OCCUPANT SUCH THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT DEPLOY WHEN IT SHOULD, DOES NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, OR DEPLOYS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT.
What should I do if I have this product?
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCSM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-150.