Recall 16V110 affects 2,894 2016 Ford F-150 trucks because seat massage can misclassify an adult passenger. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 2,894 2016 F-150 trucks with Multi-Contour Seats because the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System can misclassify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated. In a crash, that error prevents the passenger frontal air bag from deploying and raises injury risk; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The occupant classification system in the 2016 Ford F-150 front passenger seat is the sensor system that tells the truck who is sitting there. It reads weight and seat conditions so the air bag control system can choose the proper passenger air bag setting. On trucks with Multi-Contour Seats, that same seat also has a massage feature built into the cushion.
On affected F-150 trucks, the seat foam, occupant sensing bladder, and software do not work together correctly when the massage feature is on and an adult sits in certain positions. The software can receive a value that is too large for its memory space. When that happens, the system classifies the adult as a child and turns the passenger air bag off.
The warning sign is the Passenger Deactivation Indicator light showing the passenger air bag is off while an adult is in the front passenger seat. If you see that light with an adult passenger seated there, the system is not reading the occupant correctly.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Ford F-150 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2,894 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If an adult passenger is classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will stay off during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Treat a Passenger Deactivation Indicator light that shows the air bag is off as a reason to schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Ford F-150 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free OCSM software update that corrects the front passenger seat adult-classification problem when the seat massage feature is activated.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V110 when you call.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat massage feature with an adult passenger until the software update is complete.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you need help finding a dealer or confirming recall number 16V110.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician updates the Occupant Classification System Module with new software. The update is free under recall 16V110, and labor is covered. Ford excludes separate reimbursement for this campaign because the original warranty program provides a free repair for this concern. If you have prior paperwork for an Occupant Classification System repair, ask the service desk how the warranty coverage applies before the appointment is closed.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| February 22, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| February 25, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| February 26, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 7, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 11, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V110?
Recall 16V110 covers 2,894 2016 Ford F-150 trucks built from April 27, 2015, to November 22, 2015, with Multi-Contour Seats. The front passenger Occupant Classification System can misclassify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is active, so Ford dealers update the OCS module software for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford F-150 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V110. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the Occupant Classification System Module software update. Reference Ford recall number 16S05 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ford's recall remedy says dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module with new software free of charge. A franchised Ford dealer performs the recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the passenger frontal air bag can fail to deploy for an adult passenger in a crash. The defect involves the seat Occupant Classification System, which can incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.
What if I bought my Ford F-150 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Ownership history does not change whether the truck is included. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Ford dealer with recall 16V110 or Ford recall number 16S05 to schedule the software update.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V110000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V110 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V110000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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