Ford Australia has recalled nine examples of its F-150 pickup, with a producing fault potentially leading to the driving force’s airbag not functioning in a crash.
The most recent recall is separate to the stop-driving notice issued on January 18, which was related to a lack of steering control in 443 examples, attributable to a steering rack and shaft fault.
Today’s recall is expounded to a producing and installation fault with the Ford F-150’s clock spring.
“The clock spring electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag, horn and electrical systems may not have been welded to specification and possibly fail,” said the corporate in its recall notice.
“If this happens, it could lead to a lack of steering wheel illumination, non-functioning steering wheel control switches, inoperative horn, and the airbag warning light will illuminate which can lead to the driving force’s airbag becoming inoperative.
“Within the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying as intended could increase the danger of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”
- A complete of nine vehicles are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The unique recall notice is attached here
Ford hasn’t specified what number of examples of the F-150 have been delivered to customers, though it says owners of affected vehicles can be notified in writing to have the fault fixed when parts turn into available.
The brand also says vehicles affected which haven’t yet been delivered can be rectified before being handed over to owners.
Further questions might be directed to Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73 or any authorised Ford dealer.
This Article First Appeared At www.carexpert.com.au
