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.”
Ford Motor Company – Driver’s Knee Air Bag may not Inflate/FMVSS 208
| Report Received Date | 06/26/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V398000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective 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. |
| Recall Code | 17C11 |
| Potentially Affected | 3 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V398000) |
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