Ford Airbag Recall Rental Car

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What's the cost of the Ford airbag recall?

  Owners will be notified if their vehicle is included in the recall, or they can enter the VIN number on this site. Ford will repair the airbags, and vehicle owners will not be charged. It will cost Ford $610 million to replace the airbags as a result of NHTSA's decision. Because of Takata's bankruptcy, Ford is shouldering all costs itself.

• Are there any safety recalls on Ford cars?

  In May 2016, Ford issued a safety recall for the Takata airbag on the driver’s side, which had been linked to serious injuries and deaths. When Torres took in his car for repairs, the dealer made changes to the airbag but told him replacement parts were unavailable.

• Is it true that Ford refuses to disconnect airbags?

  “Ford refuses to disconnect the airbags, supply customers with rental cars or even take responsibility for the defect,” says Torres, who owns a moving and construction company. Although he has already paid more than $10,000 on the Mustang’s auto loan, Torres refuses to drive it.

• When did the Takata airbag recall start in 2017?

  July 11, 2017: Takata announces recall action will add 2.7 million vehicles from Ford, Mazda, and Nissan that use airbag inflators that contain calcium sulfate, a chemical that serves as a drying agent. June 26, 2017: Takata files for bankruptcy.

• When does NHTSA issue a recall on a car?

  A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA.

• What is the Sub code for FSA number 21s12?

  When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 21S12 is the sub code. NOTE: The sub code may vary for rental vehicle expenses. Refer to Rental Vehicle Reimbursement on the following page and the Rental Vehicle Policy attachment for details.

• What causes a recall on a car seat?

  A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards.

• What happens if there are no recalls on my car?

  If your vehicle has no unrepaired recalls, you will see the message: "0 Unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN". Manufacturer customer service or other nonsafety recall campaign. International vehicles. There may be a delay with very recently announced safety recalls for which not all VINs have been identified.