NHTSA Recall 01V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V082000; Date: Mar. 12, 2001
In the event of a vehicle crash, the driver air bag may not deploy as intended, potentially resulting in reduced occupant protection, or a burn injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford Excursion; 2001 Ford Expedition; 2001 Ford F-150; 2001 Ford F-250; 2001 Ford F-350; 2001 Ford F-450 Sd
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 268
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a driver air bag module. Owner notification began March 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 19, 2001
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