Air Bag Dangers Still Linger in Older Cars Despite Years of Recalls
Ford and Mazda Issue Urgent Do Not Drive Warnings
Nearly a decade after the deadly Takata air bag scandal, defective air bags continue to haunt hundreds of thousands of older cars in the United States. Ford and Mazda recently issued urgent Do Not Drive warnings for over 457,000 vehicles equipped with faulty air bag inflators.
Affected Ford and Mazda Vehicles
The affected Ford vehicles include:
- Ford Ranger from 2006 through 2012
- Ford Edge from 2007 through 2010
- Ford Fusion from 2006 through 2012
- Lincoln MKZ from 2006 through 2012
- Mercury Milan from 2006 through 2011
The affected Mazda vehicles include:
- Mazda6 from 2006 through 2012
- Mazda CX-7 from 2007 through 2012
- Mazda CX-9 from 2007 through 2010
Nissan Also Urges Drivers to Stop Driving Affected Vehicles
Nissan has also issued a Do Not Drive warning for approximately 84,000 older vehicles equipped with Takata air bag inflators. The affected Nissan vehicles include:
- Nissan Pathfinder from 2008 through 2012
- Nissan Frontier from 2008 through 2012
- Nissan Xterra from 2008 through 2015
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
To check if your vehicle is affected by the Takata air bag recall, you can visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) website at NHTSA.gov/recalls. Enter your vehicle's VIN to see if it has any unrepaired recall notices.
What to Do if Your Vehicle is Affected
If your vehicle is affected by the Takata air bag recall, it is crucial to stop driving it immediately. Contact your local Ford, Mazda, or Nissan dealer to schedule a free repair. In the meantime, you should call roadside assistance to transport your vehicle safely.
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