Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #11V107000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V107000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,325,000 affected units, INADVERTENT DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V107000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2011-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Inadvertent driver air bag deployment
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,325,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11S18
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-9fgy-wygn-a8xh
NHTSA ID: 11V107000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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