TAKATA RECALL. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE MARCH 2017 AND THERE IS STILL NO NOTICE TO BRING IN THE CAR FOR THE FAULTY AIRBAG REPLACEMENT.
2007 Lincoln MKZ complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2007 record →
"TAKATA RECALL"
TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON IS THIS VEHICLE SAFE, THE DEALER SAYS YES.
TAKATA RECALL THIS IS A 2007, THE AIRBAGS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE.... I HAVE BEEN FRETTING OVER THIS SINCE FORD MAILED A RECALL PAPER AND SAID THEY WILL CALL WHEN THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. I HAVE SEVERE ANXIETY AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT STOP ME FROM DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. AS OF TODAY MY 2007 LINCOLN ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT DUE TO MY RELUCTANCE TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); 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 CONTACT CALLED RONNIE THOMPSON FORD AT (866) 515-3673 (LOCATED AT 130 COOSAWATTEE DR, ELLIJAY, GA 30540) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *TR
HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER YET TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION DECEMBER OF 2016. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT SPOKE TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER SEVERAL TIMES REQUESTING INFORMATION ON THE PARTS AVAILABILITY, THE UNKNOWN DEALER ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE LETTER THE CONTACT RECEIVED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION FROM FORD COMPANY ON WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS). 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 CONTACT CALLED CREST LINCOLN (36200 VAN DYKE, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312, (866) 418-6513) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
REGARDING NHTSA RECALL #17V024 PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE WHEN WILL THIS GET REMEDIED?
WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO STOP ON A WET, SNOW-COVERED ROAD MY ABS SYSTEM BEGAN TO KICK IN. AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD A "SOFT" FEEL AND COULD BE FORCED TO THE GROUND. SINCE THIS FIRST INCIDENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES EXTREMELY SOFT AFTER THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGES. MY CAR CAN STILL BRAKE, BUT I HAVE TO PRESS THE PEDAL ALMOST TO TOUCHING THE FLOOR. IT WILL STAY SOFT A WHILE (AT LEAST 20 MIN, PROBABLY LONGER), BUT I FOUND THAT IF I PUMP THEM HARD A FEW TIMES (LIKE WHILE AT A RED LIGHT) IT THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL. AFTER RESEARCH, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTICE IN MARCH 2017. NOTHING SINCE.
TAKATA RECALL: I'VE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY NOTIFIED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL ARE DELAYED SINCE 2016. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EVENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. APPLE VALLEY FORD IN APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL
TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY VERIFIED MY RECALL. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. I ALSO HAVE A RECALL FOR THE CARPET INSERTS. I HAVE HAD MANY INSTANCES WHERE MY SHOE GET STUCK ON THE METAL PIECE NEAR THE CHAIR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SCHUMACHER LINCOLN OF DEL RAY IN DEL RAY, FLORIDA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL HAVE NEVER RECEIVED THE PART. HAS BEEN FROM JUNE OF 2016. I HAVE CONSTANTLY CALLED YOU AND THE DEALERSHIPS ASKING IF PART IS IN YET AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME NO. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN MOTION. ON CITY ST.,HIGHWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); 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 DEALER (CENTRAL FLORIDA LINCOLN, 2055 W COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32804) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. STEARNS FORD IN BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA (602 ELEMENTS RD, 27215) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. GREEN LINCOLN IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
RECEIVED NOTICE JULY 2016 FROM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY. LETTER STATES THEY WILL NOTIFY ME WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM SINCE.SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S26/NHTSA RECALL 16V-384
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL IN MARCH 2017 AND DEALER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENT PARTS. THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION REGARDING IF AND WHEN THEY WILL.
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JULY OF 2016. NO FIX HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO ME. I CHECKED WITH THE LOCAL FORD DEALER IN OCTOBER OF 2017. THE FIX IS NOT AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND NO OTHER NOTICE WAS SENT TO ME.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (PENSKE LINCOLN SOUTH POST, SANTA ANNA, CA, 877-549-5971) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (JOE RIZZO FORD, 3100 SOUTH HARLEM AVE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL, 708-442-7000) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
RECEIVED A NOTICE CONCERNING THE LAWSUIT ON THESE AIRBAGS, AND THE NOTICE TO FIND OUT IF MY VEHICLE WAS ONE INVOLVED. CALLED THE DEALERS AND WAS ADVISED "THERE ARE SO MANY OF THESE PROBLEMS WE HAVE NO PARTS AT THIS TIME AND DON'T KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT PARTS, CALL BACK" IT MAY BE OVER A YEAR.
TAKATA RECALL STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED MONTHS AGO. THE FAILURE CONTINUED WHILE WAITING TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY AND PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (STATE COLLEGE FORD-LINCOLN, 3140 W COLLEGE AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801, (814) 238-5041) HAD NOT YET DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO RECEIVE A DIAGNOSIS AND THE REPAIR PARTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL - DEALERS UNABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS SINCE JUNE 2016
TAKATA RECALL . WE HAVE BEEN BACK TO DEAL SHULT FORD PITTSBURGH,PA. THEY HAVE TOLD US FOR OVERA YEAR THEY HAVE NO PARTS. BUT SALE MGR EXPLAIN THEY DID GET PART FOR THIER INVENTORY SO THEY COULD SELL THESE CARS.NEED HELP TO EXPIDETE
TAKATA RECALL. SINCE NOTIFIED IN JULY OF 2016, WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE AIRBAG REPLACED BEING THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THE DEALERS.
TAKATA RECALL, NO MANUFACTURE REPAIR MADE. MANUFACTURER RECALL #16S26 NHTSA RECALL #16V384
TAKATA RECALL - SINCE JUNE 1, 2016. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V384. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 16S26. SPOKE TO MY LOCAL LINCOLN DEALER IN DELRAY, FL TODAY AND WAS TOLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. IT'S BEEN 17 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL, WHEN WILL THIS PART BE AVAILABLE?
TAKATA RECALL MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 16S26 NO REMEDY AVAILABLE AT DEALER AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2017. THE CONTACT CALLED HELENA FORD-LINCOLN (3365 E US HIGHWAY 12, HELENA, MT 59601) AT 406-446-6310 WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR AND WERE REPAIRING BY ZONES. THE CONTACT CALLED IN MAY AND OCTOBER OF 2017 AND WAS INFORMED BOTH TIMES THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT VIN AVAILABLE UPDATED 8/3/18*JB
"TAKATA RECALL" ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS TO VARIOUS DEALERS THE PARTS HAVE NOT YET BEEN MANUFACTURED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); 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 DEALER (STURMAN AND LARKIN FORD, 900 REGIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*BF *JS
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE OVER A YEAR AGO ABOUT DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS ON MY 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY ADDITION INFORMATION OR NOTICES. IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, WHY IS IT TAKING. SO LONG FOR THIS TO BE CORRECTED.
"TAKATA RECALL"
TAKATA RECALL ORDERED AIR BAGS MONTHS AGO. LEAVING ON A 3600 MILES TRIP THE END OF DECEMBER. DO I ANY CHANCE OF GETTING THEM BEFORE THE TRIP? DAVIS-MOORE LINCOLN STILL DIDN'T HAVE STOCK.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2016. THE DEALER (NORTHGATE FORD TRUCK CENTER, 8810 COLERAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45251) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL, NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND NOTHING THE DEALER CAN DO UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED THE ORIGINAL NOTICE
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SCHULTZ FORD LINCOLN (80 NY-304, NANUET, NY) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY UNTIL APRIL OF 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
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.
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SINCE JUNE 2016. THIS RECALL STATES THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG COULD RUPTURE IF EVER INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND GIVE NO PROTECTION TO MY PASSENGER. AS OF TODAY THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY TO THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS IS A TAKATA PRODUCT. THE DELAY IN CORRECTING THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE IS RECKLESS AND IRRESPONSIBLE AND PUTS PEOPLE I LOVE IN DANGER EVERY DAY. THERE NEEDS TO BE A CORRECTION AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN MY VEHICLE BEFORE THERE IS A TRAGEDY!!
"TAKATA RECALL" WE CAN NOT FIND ANY DEALERS WHO HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR RECALL IN OUR AREA.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL. 7 MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, NEW AIRBAGS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. JUST RECEIVED TK HOLDINGS BANKRUPTCY NOTICE. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PASS A CAR INSPECTION WITHOUT THE REPAIR AND WILL BE UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR. NOT GOOD. AIRBAGS MUST BE PROVIDED IMMEDIATELY! PARENT COMPANY SHOULD BE FORCED TO STEP IN AND PRODUCE THEM.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS DO TO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (BROADWAY FORD, 980 W BROADWAY ST, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402 (208) 525-8500) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HER THAT THEY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF
TAKATA RECALL ART HILL FORD MERRILLVILLE, IN INDICATES THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT. I AM CONCERNED THAT TH WINDOW WILL PASS WITHOUT REPAIRING THE FAULTY AIRBAG IN MY AUTOMOBILE.
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