Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ

Eight problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ based on all problems reported for the 2007 MKZ.

1 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2018

Takata recall I received notification last year staying my vehicle was impacted by the takata airbag recall and that the passenger airbag in slayer needed to be replaced immediately as it would cause bodily injury and or death in the event of an accident or the airbags becoming activated or deployed shortly after I went to the NHTSA and Ford motor company and Lincoln motor company website to gather further information to receive in schedule a replacement or repair to correct this dangerous problem however Lincoln the maker of my vehicle suddenly did not acknowledge my vehicle being impacted by this recall today June 5th 2018 I am now receiving an important safety recall notice regarding the passenger airbag inflator and that it again can cause injury or death in the event of the airbag being deployed I am not a investigator however if there is been an issue with the airbag I don't see how there would suddenly not be an issue with the airbag in other words why was I unable to obtain to repair or information let alone acknowledgement from the dealership or forward slash Lincoln motor company when they previously advised me that my vehicle was impacted by the takata airbag recall however I find it extremely odd that there was a period of time where there was suddenly no issue with my car and that it was suddenly no longer impacted by the recall when it is now June 2018 then I am receiving an urgent safety recall notice from the Lincoln motor company which clearly outlines the severity of this issue as the Lincoln motor company is offering to provide me with a rental vehicle that only covers $45 per day does not include fuel or insurance and that the parts to repair my vehicle so that it is safe to operate again has no eta or estimated time of repair due to absolutely no time frame or even a general time frame as to when the parts will become available so with that being.

2 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

Regarding NHTSA recall #17v024 passenger airbag inflator replacement, parts are still not available when will this get remedied?.

3 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

Received a letter from the Lincoln motor company dated July 2016 in regard to the passenger frontal airbag inflator "may rupture result[ing]. . . Serious injury or death. " as of this date of complaint (10/28/17, I have yet to receive notice that the airbag will be replaced, my calls to the the Lincoln motor company have resulted in their statement that the replacement airbag is not available "at this time. " in the meanwhile I cannot have a passenger sit in the front seat of the automobile. Further, they cannot tell me when the replacement air bag will become available.

4 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

Takata recall. Received notice 07/11/2016 of recall involving the passenger side airbag. The recall specifically states "a ruptured inflator can send inflator parts toward vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. I contacted Ford customer relationship center on 07/11/2016 and spoke to aaron. I asked him about deactivating the passenger side airbag and his instructions were not to do so. As of this date there is no remedy, I am unable to sell my vehicle, my wife may be in serious danger should we have a frontal collision with airbag deployment. Information available indicates some manufacturers are recommending deactivation. Please advise so that I may take proper action.

5 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) for the frontal passenger inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Letter from congressman wittman on behalf of constituent re 2007 Lincoln Mkz passenger frontal airbag inflator recall ( attn: c. R. "butch" downey). The consumer wanted an explanation as to why the recall was delayed and withheld by the federal government. Recall # 16v384000.

7 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) for the front passenger inflator. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

8 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2014

Air bag recall. The front passenger takata airbag's inflators contain an explosive chemical that can cause the airbags to rupture, especially in warm, humid climates. Repair pending availability of part. Taking an incredible amount of time for replacement.


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