Complete List of Ford Models Under Airbag Recall Vehicle airbags are meant to be a feature in your vehicle designed to help save your life, or minimize injuries in the event of crash. There is no doubt in my mind that had it not been for the side curtain airbag in my old truck, my injuries would have been far worse than some minor scrapes, bruises, and soreness after I was t-boned by a drunk driver on my way to work one morning. However, airbags made by one manufacturer have reportedly done the opposite on multiple occasions resulting in "the largest and most complex vehicle recalls in U.S. history," according the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).