Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V303000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V303000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 20 affected units, FORD/TOW HOOKS/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty trucks. the cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V303000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-12-01T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/tow hooks/air bag deployment

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 98S34

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty trucks. the cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V303000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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