The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V529000·Announced 2017-08-28

Ford Recalls 2017 F-150 and Mustang for Air Bag Inflator Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for Severe (4) involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module, which may rupture during a crash.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. The recall began on October 11, 2017.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150, MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
650

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • F-150
  • MUSTANG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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