The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V923000·Announced 2021-11-24

2022 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 Driver-Side Air Bag Cover Defect Recall

Ford is recalling 2022 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles due to an insufficient driver-side air bag cover that may break apart during a crash, projecting fragments toward occupants and increasing injury risk.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect in the air bag safety system, meeting the Severe (4) criterion per the rubric. The defect has been confirmed, though no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The driver-side air bag cover may have insufficient strength. During a crash, the air bag cover may break apart and project fragments toward occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall affects 5 vehicles. Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 16, 2021.

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule replacement. The recall number is 21S49. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Safety System - Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
5

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-350 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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