Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #15V319000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V319000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2005-2014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 gt vehicles manufactured february 20, 2004, to september 22, 2006 Includes 1,018,622 affected units, Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2005-2014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 gt vehicles manufactured february 20, 2004, to september 22, 2006

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 gt vehicles manufactured february 20, 2004, to september 22, 2006. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2016. even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14v-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s21. note: this recall supersedes safety recall 14v-802.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V319000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2015-05-28T00:00:00
Subject: Driver side frontal air bag may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,018,622

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15S21
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 gt vehicles manufactured february 20, 2004, to september 22, 2006. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2016. even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14v-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s21. note: this recall supersedes safety recall 14v-802.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 45.15

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NHTSA ID: 15V319000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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