FORD F-150 (2016) recall — Air Bags
If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall notice
If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226890-ford-f-150-2016-recall-air-bags · Recall date February 25, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V110000
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“FORD F-150 (2016) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 25, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226890-ford-f-150-2016-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall #16V110000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V110000).
How to tell if you have this one
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What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S05.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V110000 (February 25, 2016)
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