Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2006 Mercury Milan

Takata recall at this time, I am waiting for parts to arrive at my dealership so they can replace my defective part. It has been 7 months and I'm told by my dealer it could be Feb. 2018 before they see parts to repair this situation. Given that only a minor front end bump could set off the passenger side airbag and potentially maim or kill someone in my car is very threatening and scary to think about. It's like driving around with an ied in the glove box! I'd like Ford to step up and assist in getting replacement parts out much quicker!.

(takata recall). They recommend you do not have passengers in the front seat of this vehicle due to active recall of the front passenger side airbag. This recall was in 2017. It is unacceptable that they have not fixed this issue as of today. It is not reasonable for one to not be able to have a a passenger in the front of a vehicle for over a year. They have not met the duty or standard of care owed to their vehicle owners. They have not preformed how a reasonable person would and may be negligent in their duties whether unintentional or not. Their is an implied danger that has been created and needed to be fixed. I am aware of the class action lawsuit, but this is only for someone who has taken their vehicle and had it fixed. What about those who are at risk for injury due to this defect and the recall they have offered no fix for for. To date.

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Milan. While driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the driver side air bag ruptured independently without warning. As a result, the contact was blinded and rear ended the preceding vehicle. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained cuts under the eye, nose, and chin from the air bag. Medical attention was not received. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back home. The vehicle was towed to town motors inc (400 south dean street, englewood, NJ, 07631) where the dealer removed the black box from the vehicle to send off for investigation. Due to the excessive body damage from the collision and the repair cost, the vehicle was not repaired at the dealer except for the replacement of the black box. The dealer cut out the air bag from the driver's side. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent auto body shop. The body damage was repaired, but the driver's side air bag was not repaired because the body shop did not provide that type of service. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the air bag exploded due to contact with the other vehicle. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) for the passenger side air bag. There was no recall notice received for the driver's side air bag. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.