NHTSA Recall 16V110000: Occupant classification (air bags)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,894 vehicles. It affects 2016 Ford F-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V110000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16S05 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | February 25, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 11, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-150 trucks manufactured April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, and equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS). The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.
Safety risk
If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V110000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2016 |
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.