Make : FORD
Model : MUSTANG
Year : 2005 - 2008
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date : FEB 27, 2008
Component: AIRBAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 470,000
Summary:
Ford is recalling 470,000 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:
During an airbag deployment, if a child or small adult 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.
Remedy:
Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. Ford will contact owners by mail in March 2008 to schedule the service.
The recall is expected to begin on or about February 28, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com.
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.
Source: Office of Defects Investigation
