Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #08V082000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V082000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 434,593 affected units, FMVSS 208/NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," for an unbelted 5th percentile female sitting in the passenger seat while it is in the full forward position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V082000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2008-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 208/neck injury requirements
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 434,593

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08C02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," for an unbelted 5th percentile female sitting in the passenger seat while it is in the full forward position.
Consequence Summary: During an air bag deployment, if a small female in the front passenger seat is not wearing the safety belt, and has the seat in the full forward position, there may be an increased potential for a neck injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k9pa-r28k.bkmf
NHTSA ID: 08V082000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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