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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V123000

2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Continental | 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 2016 Ford Edge | 2017 Ford Edge — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Published February 28, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 27, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V123000, published February 28, 2017 and initiated February 27, 2017. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Continental | 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 2016 Ford Edge | 2017 Ford Edge — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

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Recall details

Brand
LINCOLN
Model
MKX
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2016 LINCOLN MKX | 2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2017 LINCOLN MKX | 2016 FORD EDGE | 2017 FORD EDGE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Continental | 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 2016 Ford Edge | 2017 Ford Edge — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V123000 on February 28, 2017. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)