NHTSA Recall 22V337000: Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 310,203 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford F-250 SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V337000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22S35 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE |
| Report received | May 13, 2022 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.
Safety risk
A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V337000
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.