jwslaw

Very important info (if this is already posted---my apologies but this is very important....people have died from this defect)


2005-2104 Ford Mustangs are now on the Takata Air Bag Recall per an updated list posted 4.7.16 by NHTSA.


Enter your VIN at: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/


This is what I discovered on mine:
VIN: 1ZVBP8CF2C5241744
Year: 2012 Make: FORD Model: Mustang

Number of Open Recalls: 1




NHTSA Recall Number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 15V319 Recall Date: May 27, 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number: 15S21

SUMMARY:

IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH LEVELS OF ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING TO RUPTURE IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE SUPPLEMENTAL FRONT AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY. SAFETY RISK:

AN INFLATOR RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUSLY INJURING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. REMEDY:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR WITH A NEW ONE, FREE OF CHARGE.
RECALL STATUS:

Recall INCOMPLETE. Remedy not yet available
MANUFACTURER NOTES:

TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.

ucinn

On the news last night I saw another recall for the passenger airbags on the Mustang. I believe it was 2005-2011 Mustangs, so expect a letter for the passenger side now too.

movielover40

Both my Mustangs are on recall list. Last I heard it would December.

svastano

I am on there too.... Dealer told me that they would call me... That was several months ago!

jz78817

wow, have you been sleeping?

https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ag-recall.html

ucinn

I didn't see it before posting and I posted in here first. I suggest if you think my posts are in err or affend you, contact an administrator and have them removed. Sorry for your inconvenience.

rls82959

Thanks for the info.
Been wondering about the passenger side.
Had the drivers side done about a year ago.
Got a new tri bar on the steering wheel which was nice
as the original was corroded/changing color.

jwslaw

as stated it my first post I apologized for starting a new thread if one already existed ...so please take it easy.


I've been an auto accident injury attorney for over 20 years and the countless serious injuries, death and destruction I've seen would take forever to elaborate. therefore, as soon as I unfortunately discovered this recall I took it upon myself to post asap without searching. while I am certain the chances are quite low, people were killed from this defect.


if one life or serious injury is prevented then a duplicate thread is least of my concerns.


on this note, I think most on this forum, many with high powered vehicles, understand that by far and away the most dangerous undertaking the average person does is get out on the road. thus, anytime you do so, it pays to proceed with the utmost caution as the consequences of a crash can be life altering.

Coosawjack

I bought a 2014 GT 5.0 in Feruary of this year and had to sign a statement that the Air Bag recall had not been done otherwise it could not be sold until it was fixed!!

So far my dealer says 4th quarter of this year they will be available.....and the damn thing could go off on it's own at anytime sending shrapnel through me.......MAYBE??!!

How can TAKATA survive this ordeal with MILLIONS being replaced???

Tom Boismier

I bet you a dime the manufacturers will come to Takata's aid. There's not enough competitors to meet demand if they went under.