NHTSA Recall # | 73369 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V082000 |
MFG Compaign # | 08C02 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 03/03/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/04/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/01/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 25/02/08 |
Report created | 26/02/08 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 434593 |
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. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 08c02. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |