Ford side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the side/window curtain. Here is what owners need to know.
The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-980.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Ford Mustang |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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