Do Not Drive NHTSA · 15V319000 Reported May 28, 2015

Driver side frontal air bag may rupture

Ford Motor Company · Air Bags · 1,018,622 vehicles potentially affected

⚠ Do Not Drive Warning: NHTSA advises that affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.
NHTSA ID
15V319000
Manufacturer Campaign
15S21
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
1,018,622
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 28, 2015
Completion Rate
45.15

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 gt vehicles manufactured february 20, 2004, to september 22, 2006. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2016. even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14v-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s21. note: this recall supersedes safety recall 14v-802.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 15V319000 or campaign 15S21.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
  4. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is completed. Ask about loaner cars or free towing.
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FAQ: Recall 15V319000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V319000?

NHTSA recall 15V319000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 28, 2015. It addresses: Driver side frontal air bag may rupture. The recall affects approximately 1,018,622 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V319000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15S21. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

What does "Do Not Drive" mean for this recall?

NHTSA has flagged this recall as Do Not Drive, meaning the defect poses an immediate safety risk and affected vehicles should not be operated until they are repaired. Owners should contact their dealer immediately and may be eligible for free towing or a loaner vehicle while awaiting parts.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.