2005 - 2007 Airbag Recall
12-19-2014, 08:33 PM
#31
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Location: Austin, Texas
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I think ALL Takata air bags should be recalled at this point and let Takata pay for it all. I have a feeling this whole thing will continue to grow at a snails pace unless they do.
I read the expansion to non-humid areas being incorporated as a precaution but enough is enough. Step up, take responsibility for poor quality control and/or R&D and be done with it already. Otherwise I may start looking into not buying a car next time that has Takata branded air bags.
Let Ford and other OEM's think about that for a second.... I'll let my money do the talking. That means my next car may not be a new Mustang but whatever brand/model has a different brand of air bags.
I will never buy a GM because of their ignition switch recall or, more precisely, how it was handled. Ford, don't do this to your customers. You will lose at least one loyal customer. This one.
I read the expansion to non-humid areas being incorporated as a precaution but enough is enough. Step up, take responsibility for poor quality control and/or R&D and be done with it already. Otherwise I may start looking into not buying a car next time that has Takata branded air bags.
Let Ford and other OEM's think about that for a second.... I'll let my money do the talking. That means my next car may not be a new Mustang but whatever brand/model has a different brand of air bags.
I will never buy a GM because of their ignition switch recall or, more precisely, how it was handled. Ford, don't do this to your customers. You will lose at least one loyal customer. This one.
If X bags need to be replaced but there's only 0.0001 X available, then not everyone can get theirs replaced initially. Even if millions of spare units were available there is no way Ford could replace them all at once. There's only so many bays available at so many dealerships.
The replacement must be controlled in a smart fashion. As always, with such things, you can't please everyone.
12-20-2014, 09:28 AM
#32
SonicGT, my Pinto was a bad *** little car and believe it or not, many people offered to buy it. I had it painted Dark Metallic Blue with white pin stripes on the side decked out with chrome spoke rims. We bought it for $700 in 1975. I sold it in 1993 for $900. It was still in great shape and ran good!
12-20-2014, 09:39 AM
#33
On the other end of things, I actually think Ford is handling this rather well. Come to think of it, I recently read about another Ford recall in which they voluntarily did it even though there was no serious issues reported yet. They did not want to go down the GM path...
If X bags need to be replaced but there's only 0.0001 X available, then not everyone can get theirs replaced initially. Even if millions of spare units were available there is no way Ford could replace them all at once. There's only so many bays available at so many dealerships.
The replacement must be controlled in a smart fashion. As always, with such things, you can't please everyone.
If X bags need to be replaced but there's only 0.0001 X available, then not everyone can get theirs replaced initially. Even if millions of spare units were available there is no way Ford could replace them all at once. There's only so many bays available at so many dealerships.
The replacement must be controlled in a smart fashion. As always, with such things, you can't please everyone.
I'm just glad that these replacements are happening and not being swept under a rug, like GM did w/their switches. I do believe that Ford is trying to do what's best for their customers and we will continue to purchase their products in the future, as what was also stated in another response, because money DOES talk!
12-20-2014, 10:16 AM
#34
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Location: Michigan
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I read the expansion to non-humid areas being incorporated as a precaution but enough is enough. Step up, take responsibility for poor quality control and/or R&D and be done with it already. Otherwise I may start looking into not buying a car next time that has Takata branded air bags.
Let Ford and other OEM's think about that for a second.... I'll let my money do the talking. That means my next car may not be a new Mustang but whatever brand/model has a different brand of air bags.
12-21-2014, 02:55 AM
#35
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin, Texas
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I'm not an expert on such matters, but I do believe Takata may be backed into a corner by Japanese business and cultural "standards" and pride.
12-21-2014, 04:58 PM
#36
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
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even canadian cars are in it..... lol
VIN: 1ZVFT84N755235525
FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 14B09
FSA TITLE: DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT
VIN: 1ZVFT84N755235525
FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 14B09
FSA TITLE: DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT
12-24-2014, 10:14 AM
#37
Mine says the same. Does that mean for sure we are affected by the recall? The fine print says:
"It may require that you return your vehicle to the dealer for service. If your vehicle is not affected, it may be because it was built at a different time or using a different part than the affected vehicles."
How do we know for sure?
"It may require that you return your vehicle to the dealer for service. If your vehicle is not affected, it may be because it was built at a different time or using a different part than the affected vehicles."
How do we know for sure?
Deysha
