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NHTSA recall 15V319000

Air Bags · Ford Motor Company

May 28, 2015report date
1,018,622units affected
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What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Ford Gt, 2006 Ford Gt, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2007 Ford Mustang, 2008 Ford Mustang, 2009 Ford Mustang, 2010 Ford Mustang, 2011 Ford Mustang, 2012 Ford Mustang, 2013 Ford Mustang, 2014 Ford Mustang.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V319000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.