FORD EXPLORER 2000: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V179000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-07-10 | 2000-07-05 | 2000-07-11 |
Production Dates: 2000-06-01 - 2000-06-20
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S17
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A REVISED LEVEL SIDE CRASH SENSOR THAT COULD DEPLOY THE SIDE AIR BAG IF THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE "RUN" POSITION AND THE SEATBELT WEBBING IS FORCIBLY EXTRACTED FROM A LOCKED RETRACTOR WITH A JERKING MOTION.
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT WILL REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF AN UNEXPECTED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2000.OWNERS WHO 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
