Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Safety Consequence
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | FORD | MUSTANG |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.