Takata airbag recall

[BlackICE]

Three Japanese automakers will recall more than half a million cars globally to replace air bag inflators made by Takata Corp (7312.T), bringing the total tally of Takata-related recalls across all brands to around 20 million since 2008.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/us-autos-japan-honda-idUSKBN0JP0DH20141211

Maybe instead of a racing suit I should drive with one of these and a helmet with a lexan shield.

 

[twobjshelbys]

Wow, this is really exploding (pun intended). Every week it gets bigger. Takata is history.

 

[jcthorne]

New recall issued for PASSENGER SIDE Ford GT air bags:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...getCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=14V787

 

[Xcentric]

...dealer then tells me that GTs built after January 2006 have a different airbag and doesn't need replacement. Anyone heard of this?

"Affected vehicles include certain 2004-2005 Ford Ranger vehicles
built at Edison Assembly Plant, Aug. 12, 2003 to March 1, 2004;
certain 2004-2005 Ford Ranger vehicles built at Twin Cities
Assembly Plant, May 21, 2003 to May 4, 2005; and certain
2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles built at Wixom Assembly Plant, Feb.
11, 2005 to Jan. 30, 2006."

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM468122/RCMN-14V787-3596.pdf

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM468121/RCMN-14V787-1082.pdf

 

[Xcentric]

New recall issued for PASSENGER SIDE Ford GT air bags:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...getCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=14V787

James, Do you have Neil Ressler's GT?

 

[Specracer]

No he posted that he did his in vinyl

James, Do you have Neil Ressler's GT?

 

[jcthorne]

James, Do you have Neil Ressler's GT?

No, mine is Tim Cantwell's first blue no stripe car. The 2006. I believe he owns a 2005 blue no-stripe now.

And as was posted above, mine has vinyl stripes done at Elite.

 

[Specracer]

Looks like it has been expanded to all cars

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/18/ford-takata-airbag-recall-447k-vehicles/

 

[Xcentric]

Looks like it has been expanded to all cars

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/18/ford-takata-airbag-recall-447k-vehicles/

IDK what this adds. Nothing has changed for GTs. Still between February 11, 2005, and January 30, 2006.

 

[jcthorne]

This announcement extended the recall from coastal areas only to nationwide. ALL Ford GTs built during those dates are now included.

I just checked the FordOwner web site and my car is now showing the 2 recalls where it did not yesterday.

 

[twobjshelbys]

This announcement extended the recall from coastal areas only to nationwide. ALL Ford GTs built during those dates are now included.

I just checked the FordOwner web site and my car is now showing the 2 recalls where it did not yesterday.

Mine now shows too. Just driver side. Will be at the Ford Dealer for a Toys For Tots on Saturday so I'll drop in to the service department to see what they have to say.

 

[GKW05GT]

Mine also just now listed.

 

[bonehead]

Just looked mine up. Just the driver's side, though?

2005 Ford GT


VIN:
FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 14B09

FSA TITLE: DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT

 

[MNJason]

Mine shows drivers side only at this time.

 

[Kayvan]

just checked:

JUNE 2006 BUILD DATE

2006 Ford GT

Currently, there are no listed recalls for your vehicle.

A recall is an action by the Company to remedy a safety or emissions-related concern related to a vehicle defect or regulatory requirement. It may require that you return your vehicle to the dealer for service. If your vehicle is not affected, it may be because it was built at a different time or using a different part than the affected vehicles.

 

[05 Ford GT]

I am a Ford Dealer and yes, all GT's are now effected and both driver and passanger airbags. Parts are available for now but don't wait if you are not wanting to wait long on parts.

Mike

 

[The Grey Ghost]

I am a Ford Dealer and yes, all GT's are now effected and both driver and passanger airbags. Parts are available for now but don't wait if you are not wanting to wait long on parts.

Mike

So Mike, is there no build date qualifier? My late 2006 build car is not showing up as included as of today.
I think some info is pointing to only builds up through early 2006?

 

[05 Ford GT]

My understanding from my service manager is that all Ford GT's now are getting the airbag recall. They may be working through the vin #'s. My car is an 05 with the last four vin of 1599. If you want to contact me Monday, I will run your vin and see what Ford's system says.

Mike

 

[The Grey Ghost]

My understanding from my service manager is that all Ford GT's now are getting the airbag recall. They may be working through the vin #'s. My car is an 05 with the last four vin of 1599. If you want to contact me Monday, I will run your vin and see what Ford's system says.

Mike

Thanks Mike

 

[bonehead]

I am a Ford Dealer and yes, all GT's are now effected and both driver and passanger airbags. Parts are available for now but don't wait if you are not wanting to wait long on parts.

Mike

Thanks for the info, Mike. Is it possible to get the parts from a dealer and have someone else install them or does it have to be done by a dealer tech?