Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #03V144000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V144000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 43,459 affected units, FORD/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. owner notification began march 31, 2003. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V144000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2003-04-09T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/air bag deployment

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 43,459

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03G01

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. owner notification began march 31, 2003. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V144000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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