recall information
Recall number
REC-000319
PRA number
2019/18075
Campaign number
19S53
Original published date
Last updated date
make and model information
Make
Ford
Model
COURIER
Year range
1998 - 1999
Affected units
138
Identifying features
See attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing misdeployment of the airbag.
What are the hazards?
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed, killing or injuring vehicle occupants.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact an authorised Ford dealer or call Ford's Takata Hotline on 1800 503 673 to organise their free urgent vehicle inspection.
If a Ford vehicle is identified as containing an affected type of driver airbag inflator, Ford Australia will arrange to replace or collect the component free of charge.
Owners who are unsure if their vehicle is affected by this recall can visit Ford’s Takata Safety Recall website www.ford.com.au/owners/vehicle-support/takata-airbag-recall/, contact the Ford Takata Hotline on 1800 503 673 or contact their preferred Ford dealer. Dealer locations and contact details can be found at www.ford.com.au/dealership/.
If a Ford vehicle is identified as containing an affected type of driver airbag inflator, Ford Australia will arrange to replace or collect the component free of charge.
Owners who are unsure if their vehicle is affected by this recall can visit Ford’s Takata Safety Recall website www.ford.com.au/owners/vehicle-support/takata-airbag-recall/, contact the Ford Takata Hotline on 1800 503 673 or contact their preferred Ford dealer. Dealer locations and contact details can be found at www.ford.com.au/dealership/.
Supplier details
Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Ford Takata Hotline
Contact phone
1800 503 673
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
