NHTSA recall 21V-980 (21V980000)
air bags recall reported December 16, 2021 - about 93 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V980000
- Also written as
- 21V-980
- Manufacturer number
- 21C37
- Reported
- December 16, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~93
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-980 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.