Side/window: curtainRecall 21V-980 · 2021 Ford Mustang
Ford Motor Company recall 21V-980 covers 93 2021 Ford Mustang for a side/window: curtain problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V980000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
The risk
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.