FORD AIR BAG SWITCH 9999: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98E020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AIR BAG SWITCH | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-08-24 | 1998-07-28 | 1998-07-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 470
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET AIR BAG CONTROL SWITCH KITS, PART NOS. F8DB - 14385, WITH THE FOLLOWING SUFFIXES: EA, FA, LA, MA, VA, AND TA, CAN BREAK IF CYCLED FREQUENTLY. THESE KITS ARE SPECIFIED FOR INSTALLATION ON TAURUS, SABLE, WINDSTAR, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, AND RANGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER DRIVER OR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SWITCHES WITH A REVISED SWITCH.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
