travelers
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Just checked my '11 GT and no recalls needed. I did have the drivers side done 2 years ago.
Rocky, go to https://www.nhtsa.gov and enter your VIN, it will tell you what open recalls there are on your car
Just checked my '11 GT and no recalls needed. I did have the drivers side done 2 years ago.
Can you confirm what the passenger side airbag recall includes? Is it just a program change or is it a whole new airbag where they tear into to the dash. I hate the thought of having some hack mechanic tear into my car and replace these bags this really sucks... the car is heavily modified and I have a custom tune... I hope doing any sort of programming doesn't alter of tge module dose not mess with my tune... I've way too much money into this car to end up with a scratched or misaligned Dash do to some hack tearing it apart..Edit: Just to follow up, finally got the passenger side inflator replacement done on yesterday. Needless to say, after 2 years waiting for the parts to become available under the Takata airbag recall, the long wait is finally over
Can you confirm what the passenger side airbag recall includes? Is it just a program change or is it a whole new airbag where they tear into to the dash. I hate the thought of having some hack mechanic tear into my car and replace these bags this really sucks... the car is heavily modified and I have a custom tune... I hope doing any sort of programming doesn't alter of tge module dose not mess with my tune... I've way too much money into this car to end up with a scratched or misaligned Dash do to some hack tearing it apart..
Are you responding to yourself without reading the info in the link you posted?
There's NO reprogramming.
The recall replaces a hard part. In this case it's on the back side of the airbag assembly which is behind the passenger side panel of the dash
Once the airbag/panel assembly is removed, this happens:
(video is from the link above)
Can you confirm what the passenger side airbag recall includes? Is it just a program change or is it a whole new airbag where they tear into to the dash. I hate the thought of having some hack mechanic tear into my car and replace these bags this really sucks... the car is heavily modified and I have a custom tune... I hope doing any sort of programming doesn't alter of tge module dose not mess with my tune... I've way too much money into this car to end up with a scratched or misaligned Dash do to some hack tearing it apart..
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Are you responding to yourself without reading the info in the link you posted?
There's NO reprogramming.
The recall replaces a hard part. In this case it's on the back side of the airbag assembly which is behind the passenger side panel of the dash
Once the airbag/panel assembly is removed, this happens:
(video is from the link above)
Just had this done a couple weeks ago on mine on the passenger side. Don't see any sort of damage or anything so they did a good job at that. I told them not to do any reprogramming and they confirmed there was no need.
Funny side note was they called and offered to drive it to me and deliver it if i needed.......HA they just wanted to drive it.
I’ve been putting off dealing with my airbag since I didn’t want to deal with the dealership and this morning a guy from ford knocked on my door and said they have a mobile service and they will come to my house or office and install it!l on Tuesday. Score!
That sounds kinda shady.
Is it Ford themselves or a local dealer?
Wow that is really interesting! If you don't mind me asking, where are you located? I still need to have the recall done on mine.
He said he was a Ford rep, driving an Escape with Ford graphics all over it, looked legit to me...
It is legit. Ford has aggressively attempted to get our Air Bags under control. They have licensed techs that work directly for Ford in mobile units replacing the air bags, Currently it is for the Mustangs only.That sounds kinda shady.
Is it Ford themselves or a local dealer?
Seems like I get s letter or postcard weekly about the passenger ABIt is legit. Ford has aggressively attempted to get our Air Bags under control. They have licensed techs that work directly for Ford in mobile units replacing the air bags, Currently it is for the Mustangs only.