Airbag Recall
10-30-2015, 07:17 AM
#81
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: TX
Posts: 42
Air bag systems are calibrated to deploy when a certain 'g' threshold is reached. They will deploy if you hit an unmovable object at approx. 12-15 mph. As previously stated, the repairs to the system are expensive and there can be considerable collateral damage. There are really the lesser of two evils. You don't want them to deploy unless something really bad could happen.
When I worked on airbag controllers our motto was "SIR, when it is too late for ABS".
When I worked on airbag controllers our motto was "SIR, when it is too late for ABS".
10-30-2015, 09:16 AM
#82
wasnt just a bump moved the drivers door back front bumper took the biggest hit from the trailer hitch.also got into the hood. then the young genious got out & cracked wise on me.(no big deal old man my dad will have it fixed tomoro). wrong answer before i got any madder called the cops for a police report.
11-03-2015, 08:43 PM
#83
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: California
Posts: 1,495
I heard on the TV national news tonight that the Takata air bags being used for the current recall might be defective, and there could be another recall. They are going to change from ammonium nitrate to a different chemical, but it might be 2018 before they get the issue resolved.
Meanwhile, the US government has fined Takata $70 million, and there is the possibility that an additional $130 million fine might be assessed. Still, if there were 33 million cars affected, that would only be a little over $6 per car.
Good grief!
Meanwhile, the US government has fined Takata $70 million, and there is the possibility that an additional $130 million fine might be assessed. Still, if there were 33 million cars affected, that would only be a little over $6 per car.
Good grief!
11-03-2015, 09:56 PM
#84
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: mo
Posts: 99
Sorry for your experience my 05 has had some issues but it is & has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. A good dealership will get to the bottom of this gremlin in the system or you will get a new ride. Be proud you bought American & stood by it even when it sucked to do so. Shows your character as a performance guy,we all have to have another ride while our baby is getting worked on. But on good days it is so nice....please keep us posted? b
11-04-2015, 05:44 AM
#85
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 193
I heard on the TV national news tonight that the Takata air bags being used for the current recall might be defective, and there could be another recall. They are going to change from ammonium nitrate to a different chemical, but it might be 2018 before they get the issue resolved.
Meanwhile, the US government has fined Takata $70 million, and there is the possibility that an additional $130 million fine might be assessed. Still, if there were 33 million cars affected, that would only be a little over $6 per car.
Good grief!
Meanwhile, the US government has fined Takata $70 million, and there is the possibility that an additional $130 million fine might be assessed. Still, if there were 33 million cars affected, that would only be a little over $6 per car.
Good grief!
11-10-2015, 10:10 PM
#86
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 253
I just got my recall notice a few days ago and have yet to call the dealership. I'm debating on whether to have it done or not. Are there any downsides from not having it done except for the small chance of injury if airbags were to deploy such as trade in or anything?
11-10-2015, 11:51 PM
#87
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: California
Posts: 1,495
If the dealer has the part, I would get the work done. I don't know if it's a federal or state thing, but dealers sometimes cannot sell a car with an open recall. If you go to trade it, and they have the part, it's probably no big deal. But if at the time you want to trade, the part is not available immediately, what you get for your trade could decrease. Dealers don't want cars sitting around on the lot that they can't sell.
12-15-2015, 06:03 PM
#88
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 193
Got a letter from Ford today. Apparently they are putting a temporary fix in place,until the permanent fix is available. What that temp fix is I don't know. Maybe they hand you a balloon to blow up. My car is scheduled to go in 12/23/15
12-16-2015, 06:51 AM
#89
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Ohio
Posts: 578
I stopped by my dealer yesterday and the parts are in. Mine is scheduled but he tells me that all cars on the recall don't need them replaced, they have to inspect it first..so they are going to inspect mine and replace if it needs it?
