Recall 14V787 affects 410 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 410 2005-2006 GT vehicles originally sold or registered in high-humidity areas under recall 14V787 because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment. If your VIN is included, the defect can send metal fragments into occupants in a crash, with risk of serious injury or death, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side frontal air bag in the 2005-2006 Ford GT is designed to deploy from the dashboard in a crash and cushion the passenger. Its inflator is the metal device inside the air bag module that creates gas fast enough to fill the bag before the passenger moves forward.
In the recalled GT, the issue is tied to vehicles sold or registered in high absolute humidity regions. Long exposure to that moisture environment can leave the passenger air bag inflator vulnerable during deployment. When the air bag deploys, excessive internal pressure can rupture the inflator instead of sending gas only into the air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem appears at the moment the passenger frontal air bag deploys, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a normal driving symptom ahead of time.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2005 and 2006 GT model years under the same air bag system component.
| 2005 Ford GT | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2006 Ford GT | air bag system |
| Units affected | 410 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin. Those fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2006 Ford GT is included in this regional air bag inflator recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V787 and Ford recall 14S28 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one, and ask the dealer to replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge.
- Avoid relying on the model year alone because this recall depends on where the vehicle was sold or registered.
What happens at the repair
Ford's filing says dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflators in affected 2005-2006 GT vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. This campaign supersedes part of safety recall 14V-343 for the front passenger air bag inflators only. The driver's air bag inflators remain handled under that separate recall. If your VIN is included, ask the Ford service desk to confirm which inflator work applies before the appointment.
Timeline
| December 12, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 30, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V787?
Recall 14V787 covers 410 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles in high-humidity regions with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Ford dealers replace the affected inflators for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2006 Ford GT is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ford GT is included in recall 14V787. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 14V787 or Ford recall 14S28 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Ford dealers replace the affected passenger frontal air bag inflators free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tied to passenger frontal air bag deployment in a crash. Excessive internal pressure can rupture the inflator, sending metal fragments toward vehicle occupants. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Ford dealer repair so the affected inflator is replaced.
What if I bought my Ford GT used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Because this recall depends on where the vehicle was sold or registered, check your VIN and ask the Ford dealer to confirm recall 14V787 before scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V787000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V787 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V787000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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