Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations issued a “Do Not Drive” warning today for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with Takata air bags that have been recalled and remain unrepaired.
- Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations issued a “Do Not Drive” warning today for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with Takata air bags that have been recalled and remain unrepaired.
- Ford’s warning covers 374,290 model-year 2004-2014 vehicles with previous recalls under the following campaigns (in English):
- Mazda’s warning covers 82,893 model-year 2003-2015 vehicles with previous recalls under the following campaigns (in English):
- NHTSA urges all vehicle owners to immediately check if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall.
- How to Check for Recalls:
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Ford and Mazda: If you own one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced.
The warning covers all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, as well as all Mazda vehicles that are subject to open Takata air bag recalls with inflators that do not contain a desiccant.
Ford’s warning covers 374,290 model-year 2004-2014 vehicles with previous recalls under the following campaigns (in English):
- 17V787, 17V788
- 2004-2006 Ranger
- 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 with previous recalls under the following campaigns (in English):
- 17V806, 17V807
- 2004-2006 B-Series
- 16V499, 17V013, 18V016
- 2007-2009 B-Series
- 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 over 20 years old, increasing the risk that an air bag could rupture in a crash. If an explosion occurs, it can cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants.
NHTSA urges all vehicle owners to immediately check if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall.
If so, owners should contact their local dealership to schedule a free repair as soon as possible and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s warnings. Ford and Mazda are offering free towing, mobile repair at your home, and, at select locations, loaner vehicles.
Ford customers with questions or concerns can visit their recalls webpage and check if their vehicle is affected by an open recall. Mazda customers can visit their recalls webpage for more information and to check if their vehicle is affected by an open recall.
To date, NHTSA has confirmed that 27 people in the United States have died due to a defective Takata air bag exploding. Additionally, at least 400 people in the U.S. have reportedly been injured by the explosion of Takata air bag inflators. Even minor crashes can result in Takata air bags exploding, which could be fatal or cause serious, life-altering injuries. Older model vehicles put their occupants at greater risk, as the age of the air bag is one of the factors to consider.
For information on Takata recalls for specific vehicle manufacturers, click here. For more information from NHTSA on the Takata air bag recall, click here.
How to Check for Recalls:
- Use NHTSA’s Recall Lookup Tool to check by license plate number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for any open safety recalls, including the urgent Takata recall.
- Download our SaferCar app and let it check automatically for you.
- If your vehicle has a safety recall, call your local dealership for the vehicle’s manufacturer to schedule the free recall repair.
- Sign up at NHTSA.gov/Alerts to receive an email notification if your vehicle is affected by a future recall.
If you believe your vehicle may have a safety defect that is not part of a current recall, contact NHTSA online or call our Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 888-327-4236. We have bilingual agents available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. For more information, visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
Do not ignore this alert! Your safety and that of your passengers is at stake. Act immediately to schedule the replacement of the defective air bags.
Have any other questions? Do not hesitate to consult with your dealership or a trusted mechanic.
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