{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11769716,"manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/03/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"10/07/2026","vin":"1FMJK1MT7LE","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the driver airbag assembly on my 2020 Ford Expedition.  The driver-side steering wheel airbag cover has split open along the factory tear seam to the point that the airbag material is exposed. There was no collision or airbag deployment associated with this failure.  Ford previously issued SSM 50786 concerning 2018–2021 Ford Expeditions and other Ford vehicles with cracked or splitting driver airbag covers. That communication states that the condition may occur at the airbag cover tear seam and that an updated driver airbag assembly with a more robust cover design was released.  My vehicle has experienced the same type of failure described in that Ford communication.  I contacted my Ford dealer and Ford Motor Company. Ford stated that my VIN is not covered by a recall or other applicable coverage and declined to pay for the repair because the vehicle is outside the warranty period. Ford opened case number CXH-09566474-R5G5K1.  My concern is not simply cosmetic damage. The failure involves the driver Supplemental Restraint System, and the airbag is visibly exposed through the separated cover. I am concerned about whether the damaged cover could affect proper airbag deployment, create unintended debris during deployment, or otherwise compromise the safety performance of the driver airbag system.  I am asking NHTSA to review this condition and determine whether there is a broader safety defect involving the driver airbag cover/tear seam on 2018–2021 Ford Expeditions and whether additional investigation or corrective action is warranted.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"FORD","productModel":"EXPEDITION","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company"}]}]}