NHTSA Recall 12V198000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 101 vehicles. It affects 2012 Ford F-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V198000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12S31 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | May 3, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 f-150 vehicles manufactured from november 6, 2011, through november 15, 2011. Incorrect software for the occupant classification system module (ocsm) was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. Under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seats occupant such that the passenger side AIRBAG does not deploy when it should, does not deploy as intended, or deploys when it should not.
Safety risk
A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12s31.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V198000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.