The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V337000·Announced 2022-05-13

Ford Recalls 2016 Super Duty Trucks for Air Bag Defect

Ford is recalling 2016 Super Duty trucks because dust in the steering wheel clock spring may prevent the driver's air bag from deploying.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the driver's air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection. This issue can result in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended during a crash.

A disconnected driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the third quarter of 2023.

Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2023, following an interim notification letter mailed on July 6, 2022. 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-350 SD, F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
310,203

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 (4)

  • F-350 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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