Air Bag Recall

[fastblackmerc]

I wonder if our Marauders will be involved in the air bag inflator recall?

The wife's 2007 Charger was involved and daughters 2005 Mazda RX8 is involved. Since Mazda was part of Ford from 1979 to 2010 I'd assume that the same inflators were used across product lines.

[RF Overlord]

So far I haven't heard of any Fords being recalled, but that's a good question, Jim.

[Mr. Man]

Air bag inflator = compressor?

[fastblackmerc]

Air bag inflator = compressor?

No, this how it works

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/airbag1.htm

The problem is the METAL canister, that thing that is shaped like a hockey puck, was made out of inferior materials and is prone to corrosion. If it's corroded enough it will send shrapnel out when it "inflates".

As of now there are 8 deaths and 98 injuries attributed to the defective part.

https://news.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0LEVxuiMzFWsa0AYW JXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEydGZvZHRtBG NvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjA5 MzRfMQRzZWMDc2M-?p=air+bag+inflator+injuries&fr=mcafee

And I recall seeing something about side air bags (like the ones in the Marauder) may be included.

[Fastbob]

Air bag inflater..... as in the air bag (supplemental restraint system) not the suspension air bag compressor. This topic could be confusing if not read carefully.

[fastblackmerc]

Air bag inflater..... as in the air bag (supplemental restraint system) not the suspension air bag compressor. This topic could be confusing if not read carefully.

I believe everyone has heard of the air bag recall

[Granddaddy Marq]

So far I haven't heard of any Fords being recalled, but that's a good question, Jim.


06 Mustang GT made the list. Got the letter about 2 months ago.

[Fastbob]

I believe everyone has heard of the air bag recallI was pointing out that the title of this thread was confusing and that the post by the original poster was regarding the supplemental restraint air bag and not the air bag suspension. They both have inflaters, one is compressor and one is explosive. My post had no other intent.

[chief455]

I had mine apart in the CV Sport to change the pad logo.
That thing looks like it would kill you from shrapnel anyway!

[Marauderman]

I had mine apart in the CV Sport to change the pad logo.
That thing looks like it would kill you from shrapnel anyway!

Was this recently?...cause as you know I just got a CV Sport '04....thinking mine may be the same......but how would anyone know???????????

[lifespeed]

The problem is the METAL canister, that thing that is shaped like a hockey puck, was made out of inferior materials and is prone to corrosion. If it's corroded enough it will send shrapnel out when it "inflates".

As of now there are 8 deaths and 98 injuries attributed to the defective part.

Nothing quite like having a few small bombs built into your car.

[alec2538]

Takata made the air bag module that's used in the Panthers, so there's a good chance that they use inflators made by Takata as well. There's only 2 or 3 MAJOR automotive air bag manufacturers in the world, and from what I've read about the recall Takata had at least 50% market share, probably more.

[RF Overlord]

Takata made the air bag module that's used in the PanthersHow do you know this?

Not calling you out, just curious...