NHTSA Recall 21V081000: Inflator module (air bags) and air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,067 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Ford Edge.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V081000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21S05 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | February 16, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2021 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
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 21V081000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Ford Fusion | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Ford GT | 2006 |
| Ford Mustang | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Ford Ranger | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Lincoln Mkx | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2009, 2010 |
| Mercury Milan | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.