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2004 Ford F-150 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall


NHTSA Recall #	78380
NHTSA Compaign #	11V107000
MFG Compaign #	11S18
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	F-150
Model Year	2004
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Date of notification	23/03/11
Begin date of manufacuring	01/11/04
End date of manufacturing	24/01/06
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	23/02/11
Report created	23/02/11
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	1325000
Defect summary	Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.
Consequence summary	The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
Corrective action	Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall notes	Ford's recall campaign number is 11s18. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov .

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2004 Ford F-150 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

2004 Ford F-150 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

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