NHTSA recall 17V398000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Ford Escape.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V398000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.