2017 Ford F-150 Recall: Air Bags (NHTSA 17V529000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2017 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents
  1. What does the official notice say?
  2. Risk if left unaddressed
  3. Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
  4. Additional notes
  5. How to check if your vehicle is affected
  6. Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

Risk if left unaddressed

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer's fix (remedy)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.

Additional notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 17V529000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 17V529000?

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

What happens if this recall isn't fixed?

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 17V529000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 17V529000, reported on 28/08/2017. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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