The problem
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module May not have been properly assembled.
The risk
This condition May prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 07V-541 (07V541000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 07C19 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | November 21, 2007 |
| Owners notified | November 20, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 45 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 07V-541 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 45 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.