NHTSA Recall # | 3886 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 01V082000 |
MFG Compaign # | 01S10 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 19/03/01 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/02/01 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/02/01 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/03/01 |
Report created | 21/03/01 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 268 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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). |