Ford Recalls 2018 Mustang & Escape (airbag) 122817

Cornwall Ontario –   Ford has two recalls for December 2017 on 2018 Mustang and Escape models.

Transport Canada Recall # 2017653

Recall Date	2017/12/19
Notification Type	Safety Mfr
System	Airbag
Manufacturer Recall Number	17S44
Units Affected	464
Category	SUV
Recall Details
On certain vehicles, the inflator diffuser installed in certain side curtain air bag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. If the vehicle were involved in a crash that warranted side curtain airbag deployment, this could potentially lead to the diffuser detaching. If the diffuser were to detach, it could become a projectile in the occupant compartment, and could cause a tear that could result in the side curtain airbag to not fully inflate. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect both the right and left hand side curtain airbags to determine whether they are from the suspect population, and replace as necessary.

Transport Canada Recall # 2017652

Recall Date	2017/12/19
Notification Type	Compliance Mfr
System	Lights And Instruments
Manufacturer Recall Number	17C21
Units Affected	67
Category	Car
Recall Details
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 – Transmission Control Functions and (CMVSS) 114 – Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. When the ignition state is changed from the key-on to the key-off position and the transmission is not in PARK (P), the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL display and the operator may not receive the key-in-ignition warning chime when the driver’s door is opened. If the driver does not set the parking brake, this could cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software.