NHTSA investigates 1.2 million Ford vehicles over airbag burn reports

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Federal safety regulators are investigating certain Ford vehicles after reports that airbag deployments caused burn injuries. The probe covers 1.2 million vehicles; the supplied reports do not identify the models or say whether a recall is planned.

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Why it matters

The investigation could affect owners of the vehicles under review and Ford, but the articles do not identify the models or establish how many vehicles have a defect. No recall decision is reported.

What happens next

NHTSA’s investigation is underway. The supplied articles do not give a timetable or say whether the agency or Ford will take further action.

Which Ford models and model years are included

Whether NHTSA identifies a defect or seeks a recall

Any further safety action by Ford or regulators