Mustang, Fusion, MKZ, Lincoln Town Car, Edge, MKX, Ranger, Ford GT
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01239/20 |
| Brand | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Type-approval number: Individual approval |
| Published | 18 September 2020 |
Risk Description
The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, it may underinflate or the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 20/08/2020