Ford is recalling 2016 F-450 Super Duty trucks with a potential driver air bag disconnection risk. Dust in the steering wheel clock spring may prevent air bag deployment during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement.
A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling 2016 F-450 Super Duty trucks because dust in the steering wheel clock spring can cause the driver's air bag to not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk. Affected owners should get the steering wheel clock spring replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226873-ford-f-450-sd-2016-air-bag-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226873-ford-f-450-sd-2016-air-bag-recall-risk-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V337000
“Ford F-450 SD 2016 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226873-ford-f-450-sd-2016-air-bag-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall 22V337000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V337000).
Dust can accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection. This prevents the driver's air bag from deploying as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Owners of 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the air bag fails to deploy during a crash.
Check if your 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty truck has a steering wheel clock spring with dust accumulation. The recall covers all 2016 models of this vehicle type.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get the replacement steering wheel clock spring.
Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring free of charge once parts are available.
Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.
The recall is for a potential issue with the steering wheel clock spring causing air bag disconnection, not because your air bag is malfunctioning.
Your 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty truck is affected if dust has accumulated in the steering wheel clock spring.
The replacement parts are expected to become available in the third quarter of 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V337000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V337000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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