The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V684000·Announced 2022-09-14

Ford Recalls 2022 F-150 Trucks for Air Bag Cover Defect

Ford is recalling 2022 F-150 vehicles because a defective instrument panel cover may cause the air bag to deploy improperly or project fragments.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag deployment failure) that increases the risk of occupant injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the right-side instrument panel cover. This defect can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended, meaning the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The defect poses a safety risk because, during air bag deployment, the cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly. Both scenarios increase the risk of occupant injury.

Dealers will replace the right-side instrument panel cover free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 26, 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-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
74

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)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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