NHTSA Recall 08V082000: Air bags: frontal
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 434,593 vehicles. It affects 2005–2008 Ford Mustang.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V082000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08C02 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | February 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Ford is recalling 434,593 my 2008 mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," for an unbelted 5th percentile female sitting in the passenger seat while it is in the full forward position.
Safety risk
During an air bag deployment, if a small female in the front passenger seat is not wearing the safety belt, and has the seat in the full forward position, there may be an increased potential for a neck injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the restraint control module free of charge. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through email to www.ownerconnection.com.
Notes
Ford recall no. 08c02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V082000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.