Ford Motor Company – Driver’s Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver’s frontal air bag.

Affected models: Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-450, Ford F-550, Ford F-600

Report Received Date	20231215
NHTSA ID	23V847000
Consequence Summary	A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crasheasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action	Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notifications explaining the safety risk are scheduled to be mailed January 8, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Code	NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected	17970
Fire Risk When Parked	No
Do Not Drive	No
Recall Link	Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V847000)

What the owner should do?

You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.

If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.

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