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2005-2008 Ford Mustang recall: frontal

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 25, 2008. It covers about 434,593 vehicles.

vehicles affected
434,593
reported
Feb 25, 2008
owners notified
Mar 3, 2008
related complaints
1,051

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong
Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," for an unbelted 5th percentile female sitting in the passenger seat while it is in the full forward position.
Risk
During an air bag deployment, if a small female in the front passenger seat is not wearing the safety belt, and has the seat in the full forward position, there may be an increased potential for a neck injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com.

Recall number 08V082000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,051 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 08V082000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2008 Ford Mustang frontal?

Yes. Recall 08V082000, reported on February 25, 2008, covers about 434,593 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V082000?

Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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