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2016 Ford Escape Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver''s knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Possible Effects

    In the event of a crash, if the driver''s knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury.

    Action

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver''s knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford''s number for this recall is 17C11.

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    2015-12-18 - 2015-12-18

    Vehicles Affected

    3

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