Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V323000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V323000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 396,217 affected units, FORD/INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR CONTAMINATION, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the shield over the iabm and apply nyogel grease to the connector. owner notification began february 11, 2003. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V323000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-12-09T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/integrated air bag monitor contamination
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 396,217

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02S44
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
Consequence Summary: This may, in turn, cause the air bag readiness light to illuminate and in very rare occurrences, air bag deployment, melted wiring, or fire may occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install the shield over the iabm and apply nyogel grease to the connector. owner notification began february 11, 2003. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 02V323000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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