NHTSA Recall 21V158000: Inflator module (air bags)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,602,668 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Ford Edge.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V158000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21S12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | March 10, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 9, 2021 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Safety risk
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 replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
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 21V158000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Ford Fusion | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Ford Ranger | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Lincoln Mkx | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Lincoln Zephyr | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mercury Milan | 2006, 2007, 2008, 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.