2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Mercury Milan | 2012 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Ford Fusion | 2011 Lincoln Mkz — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published November 6, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 1, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V775000, published November 6, 2018 and initiated November 1, 2018. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Mercury Milan | 2012 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Ford Fusion | 2011 Lincoln Mkz — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- MKZ
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2010 LINCOLN MKZ | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | 2012 LINCOLN MKZ | 2010 FORD FUSION | 2011 LINCOLN MKZ
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Mercury Milan | 2012 Lincoln Mkz | 2010 Ford Fusion | 2011 Lincoln Mkz — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V775000 on November 6, 2018. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKZ.