Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has recalled approximately 935 vehicles possibly equipped with defective Takata air bags, according to a company press release. The campaign includes 2017 Ford F-150 pickup trucks and 2017 Ford Mustang sports cars.
Recall Summary
Affected vehicles could contain Takata-made front passenger air bag assemblies with inflators prone to rupturing during deployment, sending metal fragments passing through cabin areas.
These fixtures pose a serious danger to vehicle occupants and have been the subject of numerous safety recalls from more than one dozen car manufacturers, according to Car and Driver. Over 100 passengers have sustained injuries in accidents involving Takata air bags.
Around 650 vehicles in this recall originated from U.S. dealers, while 279 were sold in Canada and six in Mexico.
Is your vehicle part of the recall?
Around 650 vehicles were originally part of this recall in the United States. As of April 30, 2019, – the last date for which information was available – 554 airbags had been replaced. To see if your car still needs to be repaired, use MotorSafety’s free lookup tool.
