Recall 15V319000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20150528
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2005 FORD GT
2005 FORD MUSTANG
2006 FORD GT
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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.