NHTSA Recall 03V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V144000; Date: Apr. 9, 2003
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Lincoln Continental; 2000 Lincoln Continental
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 43,459
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
How to Fix:
Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began March 31, 2003. Owners may contact Lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no. 03g01. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. The company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 31, 2003
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