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Ford Mustang Passenger Knee Air Bag Weld Issue

NHTSA campaign 22V083000 · Reported Feb 16, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

An air bag that doesn't deploy the right way can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V083000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 16, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	AIR Bags:knee Bolster
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

A weld on the front passenger knee air bag in these vehicles may not be strong enough. Because of this weak weld, the knee air bag may not deploy correctly if it is needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule replacement of the front passenger knee air bag; Ford customer service is 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V083000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2021 Ford Mustang
2022 Ford Mustang

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
Safety risk: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.