Ford · United States · Crit
Ford Fusion, GT +3 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Ford Fusion, GT, Mustang, Ranger, Edge · 2005–2012 — about 655K vehicles.
The hazard
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational