FORD EXCURSION 2001: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V082000

Make Model Year
FORD EXCURSION 2001
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2001-03-19 2001-03-12 2001-03-21

Production Dates: 2001-02-26 - 2001-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01S10

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 268

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.