Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V198000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V198000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 101 affected units, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 f-150 vehicles manufactured from november 6, 2011, through november 15, 2011. incorrect software for the occupant classification system module (ocsm) was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seat?s occupant such that the passenger side airbag does not deploy when it should, does not deploy as intended, or deploys when it should not.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. the safety recall began on may 21, 2012. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V198000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Occupant classification system
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12S31
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 f-150 vehicles manufactured from november 6, 2011, through november 15, 2011. incorrect software for the occupant classification system module (ocsm) was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seat?s occupant such that the passenger side airbag does not deploy when it should, does not deploy as intended, or deploys when it should not.
Consequence Summary: A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. the safety recall began on may 21, 2012. 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

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NHTSA ID: 12V198000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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