Vehicles are not to be driven until the repair is completed and defective Takata air bags are replaced
Washington, D.C.—Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations have issued urgent “Do Not Drive” warnings for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags. These vehicles are not to be driven until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced.
This “Do Not Drive” warning covers all unrepaired, recalled Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, as well as all Mazda vehicles, that are equipped with non-desiccated Takata air bags.
Ford’s warning covers 374,290 model year 2004-2014 vehicles previously recalled under the following campaigns:
- 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 previously recalled under the following campaigns:
- 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 now more than 20 years old, which increases the risk of an air bag rupturing in a crash. If an explosion occurs, it can severely injure or kill vehicle occupants.
NHTSA is urging all vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall. If it does, owners should contact their dealership to schedule a free repair as soon as possible and follow any warnings from the vehicle manufacturer. Ford and Mazda are offering free towing, mobile repair and, if necessary, loaner vehicles.
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