NHTSA Recall 21V980000: Curtain (air bags)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 93 vehicles. It affects 2021 Ford Mustang.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V980000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21C37 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN |
| Report received | December 16, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V980000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 2021 |
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.