FORD F-450 SD 2001: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V082000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-450 SD | 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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.
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.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
