2008 Mercury Sable recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign since 2013 that include the 2008 Mercury Sable. The most recent was reported on April 26, 2016.

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Recalls at a glance

Date	Campaign	Part	Vehicles
April 26, 2016	16V-247	Air bags: frontal	695

Recall details

Air bags: frontal

April 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-247

What is wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mercury Sable have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign since 2013 that include the 2008 Mercury Sable, the most recent reported on April 26, 2016. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2008 Mercury Sable?

Air bags (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 1 of the 1 campaign listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.