HSURB Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Here is the latest. http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Stor...o&dist=yhoo Enjoy, HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ColdwaterHotrod Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I read that too this morning checking on my Ford stock Ford recalls 470,000 Mustangs to update air bag software Associated Press Article Launched: 02/27/2008 08:53:17 AM PST DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. says it is recalling 470,000 Ford Mustangs from the 2005-2008 model years to recalibrate how forcefully the air bag deploys on the front passenger side of the car. Ford spokesman Wesley Sherwood says internal testing showed the air bag could injure a small, unbelted passenger. The recall was posted Wednesday on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sherwood says there were no reports of injuries or accidents tied to the recall. The Dearborn automaker will notify customers by mail in early March. Owners can take their vehicle to a dealer to have the air bag recalibrated to deploy at a lower force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Subject: Ford Motor Company (Ford) recall No. 08C02 - Certain 2005-2008 Model Year Ford Mustangs Summary • Ford Action - Ford is conducting a voluntary compliance-related recall involving 2005-2008 model year Mustangs to update the software in the restraint control module (RCM) to address a potential non-compliance with one specific FMVSS 208 requirement that relates to an unbelted 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device, with the front passenger seat positioned full forward. The action that Ford is undertaking does not affect the vehicle's five star frontal crash ratings achieved as part of NHTSA's new car assessment program. • Number of Vehicles Involved - Approximately 434,593 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories. • Description of Non-Compliance - A 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 coupe was tested by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance to the requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208. One requirement of S15.3.6(a)(5) was exceeded for the unbelted, front passenger 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device seated in the full forward position. • Service Program - Ford will notify dealers to stop demonstrating or delivering the affected vehicles until they are updated with new software for the restraint control module. Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer for the software update. Ford will also instruct owners to have all occupants wear their safety belts and move the passenger seat rearward away from the passenger airbag thus eliminating any real world safety risk associated with this noncompliance. Attached is the detailed information required by the applicable portions of 49 CFR Part 573 - Defect and Non-Compliance Information Report. 49 CFR Part 573 - NON-COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT 08C02 - 2005-2008 Ford Mustangs Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Defect and Non-compliance Reports, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submits the following information concerning a potential noncompliance to one of the requirements of S15.3.6(a)(5) of FMVSS 208 for 2005-2008 model year Ford Mustangs when a test is conducted pursuant to the requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208. 573.6 © (2) - Potentially Affected Vehicles All Ford Mustangs vehicles built from April 22, 2005, through January 31, 2008, at the Auto Alliance Plant are potentially affected. This includes part of the 2005 model year, all of the 2006 and 2007 model years, and part of the 2008 model year. Because these vehicles are not produced in VIN order, information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford's toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 573.6 © (3) - Estimated Population of Vehicles Potentially Affected Approximately 434,593 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories. 573.6 © (4) - Estimated Percentage of Affected Vehicles with the Condition Unknown. 573.6 © (5) - Description of Non-Compliance A 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 coupe was tested by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance to the requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208. One requirement of S15.3.6(a)(5) was exceeded for the unbelted, front passenger 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device seated in the full forward position. Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this non-compliance. 573.6 © (7) - Basis of Non-Compliance Determination On July 24, 2007, Ford was informed of the test results recorded for a 2007 Ford Mustang in a test conducted pursuant to the requirements of S16.1( of FMVSS 208 for the NHTSA using an unbelted, front passenger 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device. An investigation was undertaken, including inspection of the test vehicle, additional crash, system, and subsystem testing and analysis to confirm the observed condition and to determine vehicles potentially affected. After an extensive investigation, it was determined that the subject vehicles do not comply with the requirements specified above. 573.6 © (8) - Service Program Ford will notify dealers to stop demonstrating or delivering the affected vehicles until they are updated with new software for the restraint control module. Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer for the software update. Ford will also instruct them to have all occupants wear their safety belts and move the passenger seat rearward away from the passenger airbag. An owner can take these steps to eliminate any real world safety risk associated with this noncompliance. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Mailing of owner notification letters will begin February 28, 2008, and be completed by February 29, 2008. Dealers will be notified on February 22, 2008. In accordance with Part 573.13 (d)(1), Ford is excluding reimbursement for costs incurred by owners for repair of this problem because Ford's original warranty program would provide for a free repair for this concern for customers. 573.6 © (10) - Press statement and Dealer/Owner Letters Ford does not at this time plan to make a public statement concerning the subject matter of this action. A copy of the Notification letters to dealers and owners from Ford will be forwarded when available. 573.6 © (11)-Recall Number Ford has assigned recall number 08C02 to this action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I would be concerned that my JLT / EVO tune would get wiped out when they re-flash the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 put it back to stock & then take it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 put it back to stock & then take it in I am going to pass on this recall. I don't have any small unbelted passengers riding in my front seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am going to pass on this recall. I don't have any small unbelted passengers riding in my front seat. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am going to pass on this recall. I don't have any small unbelted passengers riding in my front seat. So, what qualifies as a "5th percentile female"? My wife is pretty short, but I doubt she falls in the 5th percentile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am going to pass on this recall. I don't have any small unbelted passengers riding in my front seat. man are you mean.... what if some little kid comes up to you & wants to go for a ride & then you say sorry kid, I wasn't in the mood to go back to the dealer for the recall to have the air-bag fixed for someone your size. I guess you'll have to settle for a ride on the lawn mower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interceptor Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I would be concerned that my JLT / EVO tune would get wiped out when they re-flash the computer. no worries mate,that's not going to happen. your tune is in the pcm. this upload goes in the restraint module. totally different modules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Why would you ever allow an "unbelted" passenger? My car doesn't move until everyone is buckled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyStang Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Small Children in the Front Seat of a Mustang (or any car for that matter) do NOT mix......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Define Small? Anyone under 48"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyStang Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Define Small? Anyone under 48"? I don't look at it at the height level so much just the age, to me Children 10 and under shouldn't be sitting in the front seat at all. The Air Bags are probably bigger than their heads and bodies. But I have a teenager :rolleyes: and whenever he sits in the front of My Mustang he always puts the seat all the way back and complains when it's in the normal position so the Air Bag will probably never even hit him since he is so far back in the first place!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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