| Issue ID | 1422047 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11043879 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 31/07/16 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (riess ford sales, inc., 768 il-13, marissa, il, 602257) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. In addition, there was a three inch bulge surrounding the air bag area. The dealer took pictures; however, no additional information or correspondence occurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact also experienced an intermittent warning indicator illuminating. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LENZBURG, IL |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM02188RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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