Recall 17V024 covers 654,695 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 Lincoln vehicles for passenger air bag inflators. Do not drive.
An air bag inflator rupture can send metal fragments into occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive, including short trips, until the repair is complete. If the vehicle must move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair will be free at any franchised Lincoln dealer once Lincoln opens it.
Lincoln recall 17V024 covers 654,695 vehicles across 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 models, including the Mkz, Zephyr, and Mkx, because passenger frontal air bag inflators can rupture during deployment. An inflator rupture can send metal fragments toward occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive an included vehicle until the final dealer repair opens, which will be free.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator is the part inside the passenger air bag module that fills the air bag during a crash. In affected Lincoln vehicles, the module is designed to cushion the front passenger after sensors call for deployment, and the inflator has to build pressure in a controlled way.
The problem is inside certain Takata inflators that use non-desiccated ammonium nitrate propellant. That propellant breaks down after long exposure to heat, humidity, and temperature changes. When the passenger air bag deploys in a crash, degraded propellant can make the inflator rupture instead of filling the air bag as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag light, normal driving feel, and the look of the dashboard do not tell you whether this inflator has degraded.
Who's affected?
The scope crosses cars, SUVs, and pickups using the same front air bag component.
| 2012 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2006 Ford GT | front air bag |
| 2007 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| 2009 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| 2012 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| 2008 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| 2006 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
| 2005 Ford GT | front air bag |
| 2005 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2006 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2006 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2006 Mercury Milan | front air bag |
| 2006 Lincoln Zephyr | front air bag |
| 2007 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2007 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2007 Mercury Milan | front air bag |
| 2007 Ford Ranger | front air bag |
| 2007 Ford Edge | front air bag |
| 2007 Lincoln Mkx | front air bag |
| 2007 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
| 2008 Ford Ranger | front air bag |
| 2008 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2008 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2008 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
| 2008 Mercury Milan | front air bag |
| 2008 Ford Edge | front air bag |
| 2008 Lincoln Mkx | front air bag |
| 2009 Ford Fusion | front air bag |
| 2009 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| 2009 Lincoln Mkz | front air bag |
| 2009 Mercury Milan | front air bag |
| 2009 Lincoln Mkx | front air bag |
| 2009 Ford Edge | front air bag |
| 2009 Ford Ranger | front air bag |
| 2012 Ford Mustang | front air bag |
| Units affected | 654,695 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An air bag inflator rupture can send metal fragments into occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive, including short trips, until the repair is complete. If the vehicle must move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair will be free at any franchised Lincoln dealer once Lincoln opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2012 Lincoln Mkz, Fusion, GT, Zephyr, Mustang, Milan, Ranger, Edge, or Mkx is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the passenger frontal air bag inflator repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to a dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer and ask when the free passenger air bag inflator replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if you have one, and reference recall number 17V024 when you call.
- Call Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about interim instructions or owner notices.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Because this campaign is still in interim status, Lincoln is notifying owners first and will send another notice when replacement parts are available. Once the final repair opens, a Lincoln technician will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Parts and labor are covered. The manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan is on file, so documented owner paid repairs tied to this inflator issue can be reviewed under that plan. Keep prior repair paperwork for the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 10, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 12, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| January 12, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 27, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 14, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V024?
Recall 17V024 covers 654,695 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012 Lincoln vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive until the repair is complete.
What should I do if my 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2012 Lincoln vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V024. If it is, do not drive the vehicle. Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer, reference recall 17V024 and Lincoln recall number 19S01, and ask how the vehicle should be moved for repair.
What does 'do not drive' mean for this recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until the passenger frontal air bag inflator has been replaced. That includes short trips and driving to the dealer. Call the dealer first and ask about towing or other transport instructions before moving the vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost. Lincoln dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge once remedy parts are available for your vehicle.
When were owners notified about recall 17V024?
Interim owner letters began mailing on March 1, 2017, telling owners about the recall and that parts were not yet available. A second notice follows when remedy parts are available. A used vehicle or missed letter does not change the need to check your VIN.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V024000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V024 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V024000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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