BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 1999: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Make : BENTLEY | Model : CONTINENTAL | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-05-07 - 2000-02-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V144000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-03-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-04-09 | Date Added to Database: 2003-05-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03G01 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 43459 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
FORD CAMPAIGN NO. 03G01.THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.THE COMPANY HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE. |
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