The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V083000·Announced 2023-04-02

2021-2022 Ford Mustang Front Passenger Knee Air Bag Weld Defect

Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles due to insufficient welds on the front passenger knee air bag, which could deploy improperly and increase injury risk during crashes. Affected owners should contact dealers for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recalls a vehicle safety component with potential for improper deployment that could increase injury risk during a crash. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source material, placing this in the High severity category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Ford Mustang vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may have an insufficient weld that could result in improper deployment during a crash.

If you own an affected vehicle, contact your Ford dealer to schedule a replacement of the front passenger knee air bag at no cost. Ford issued owner notification letters on March 8, 2022.

For more information, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 22S07), or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). You can also visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
  • air-bag-malfunction
  • weld-defect
  • injury-risk
Affected units
327

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 (1)

  • MUSTANG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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