This “Do Not Drive” warning covers all unrepaired, recalled Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, as well as all Mazda vehicles, that are equipped with non-desiccated Takata air bags.
Ford’s warning covers 374,290 model year 2004-2014 vehicles previously recalled under the following campaigns:
17V787, 17V788
15V319
2005-2006 GT
2005-2014 Mustang
16V384, 17V024, 18V046, 19V001
2005-2006 GT
2005-2014 Mustang
2006-2012 Fusion
2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr
2006-2012 Mercury Milan
2007-2010 Edge
2007-2010 Lincoln MKX
2007-2011 Ranger
Mazda’s warning covers 82,893 model year 2003-2015 vehicles previously recalled under the following campaigns:
16V499, 17V013, 18V016
17V474, 18V402, 18V403, 18V404, 19V488, 19V781
2003-2008 Mazda6
2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6
2004-2011 RX-8
2004-2006 MPV
17V429, 17V457, 18V018, 18V717, 19V782
2009-2013 Mazda6
2007-2012 CX-7
2007-2015 CX-9
Some of these vehicles are now more than 20 years old, which increases the risk of an air bag rupturing in a crash. If an explosion occurs, it can severely injure or kill vehicle occupants.
NHTSA is urging all vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall. If it does, owners should contact their dealership to schedule a free repair as soon as possible and follow any warnings from the vehicle manufacturer. Ford and Mazda are offering free towing, mobile repair and, if necessary, loaner vehicles.
Ford customers with questions or concerns can visit the automaker’s recalls website and check to see if their vehicle is affected. Mazda customers can visit its recalls website for more information and to check for recalls.
To date, NHTSA has confirmed 27 people in the U.S. have been killed by defective Takata air bags that exploded. In addition, at least 400 people in the U.S. reportedly have been injured by exploding Takata air bag inflators. Even minor crashes can result in exploding Takata air bags that can kill or produce life-altering, gruesome injuries. Older model year vehicles put their occupants at higher risk, as the age of the air bag is one of the contributing factors.
Ford promises to continue notifying known owners every month through a variety of communication channels with the updated do-not-drive advisory message.
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Publish date : 2024-08-13 18:17:00
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