Passenger frontal airbag inflator safety recall

[blowbye]

I got that one the other day too. Wonder if I can just trailer the shell of my car down to the Ford dealer and have them change it. Lol

Same boat. I have to push my roller down there.

 

[RedVenom48]

Apparently inflators are on intergalactic backorder.... so we will be waiting a while im afraid. :/

 

[V8Flexin]

Well considering multiple millions of air bags have to be replaced across 30+ car brands, it's gonna take a while. Looks like every car maker is focusing on protecting the driver side first, then move to the passenger side. I had my driver side done on my Shelby last summer. The parts for my wife's fusion is still not available yet.

 

[MarcSpaz]

I got my recall notice 2 years ago. I call the dealer every month. No replacement in sight. Bet is I had cash and was paying them to do it, one would magically appear.

 

[V8Flexin]

More than likely they are fixing older cars first and running up to the newer models due to the older one's are more likely to cause injury/failure. The Merc dealer I work at have a system set by vin. Once the owner verify their address Merc sends us the airbag for their car and we set the appointment for them to come in.

 

[HillbillyHotRod]

13/14 are different then the 05-12 models.

 

[blue 07]

Just received this in the mail.

Drivers side Recall.

View attachment 81305

Got mine too

 

[SCGallo2]

And the wait continues...

 

[Imatk]

I wonder if they're just holding off and not fixing cars and sending these letters out just to cover their ass in a lawsuit.

That would be my guess... but I'm a skeptic

 

[stkjock]

they cant get the parts, there's 10s of millions of cars under recall, the manufacture is bankrupt (but operating) so not like they can go to the local Autozone and pick them up

 

[OETKB]

Got the 16S26 / 16V-384 notice for my 2007 Ranger yesterday.
Thought it odd as I never got a driver side notice, ( 15S21 ), on this VIN, but got one for both GT500's

Got one for my 09 Ranger, passenger side, last March. Still no parts.

 

[RedVenom48]

Its honestly a shit sandwich. Industry laid its eggs in one basket and this is the result. Is why you always need 2 vendors for everything at a minimum.

As stated, its not a Ford problem, its a Takata problem.

 

[SCGallo2]

Received this notification in the mail today... getting the work scheduled ASAP!

 

[mikes35]

Got mine in the mail today as well. I've been waiting on the passenger side one to arrive so I can get both the drivers and passenger side done at the same time. Calling today to get an appointment before they disappear

 

[einehund]

So mine was an export, bought new in Germany in 2010... how would i know what zone i am in? I did have the recall for the driver's side done.

 

[cstunkard]

Received the letter as well. If it ever stops snowing I can take the car out of hibernation and get it fixed.

 

[SCGallo2]

So mine was an export, bought new in Germany in 2010... how would i know what zone i am in? I did have the recall for the driver's side done.

Maybe the port of origin for export would count as your sale location. You should check your VIN on the Ford Owner's web-site below... if this recall doesn't apply to your vehicle, then I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/maintenance/recalls.html

 

[mikes35]

I called my local dealer. They didn't have any of the recall bags. Said they were ordering them as needed. They told me they should arrive in about 2 weeks. We'll see....

 

[SCGallo2]

Had my passenger side airbag inflator replaced this afternoon at my local dealer, 45 minutes in and out with no issues. FoMoCo was billed $235.05 for the recall repair. Hoping those of you still affected get quick resolution as well.

 

[moncho]

I'll have to call and see if the dealership has the part.

Thanks!