2021 Ford Mustang — Air bags: side/window: curtain
Published December 16, 2021 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V980000, published December 16, 2021. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2021 Ford Mustang — Air bags: side/window: curtain.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. 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.
What to do
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- MUSTANG
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2021 FORD MUSTANG
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Ford Mustang — Air bags: side/window: curtain recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V980000 on December 16, 2021. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: MUSTANG.