NHTSA recall 21V652000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "side impact protection".
Why it matters: Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Ford Explorer, 2021 Lincoln Aviator.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V652000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.