Ford GT and Mustang recall: Front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture
- What's wrong
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal airbag the front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture and deploy the airbag abnormally. An inflator rupture could also result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting…
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a revised Airbag Inflator into all affected vehicles.
What’s wrong
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal airbag the front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture and deploy the airbag abnormally. An inflator rupture could also result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a revised Airbag Inflator into all affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 6 Apr 2004 | 21 Jun 2014 | 16,666 |
| Mustang | 6 Apr 2004 | 21 Jun 2014 | 16,666 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 12 May 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.