FORD WINDSTAR 2001: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V270000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | WINDSTAR | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-14 | 2000-09-13 | 2000-09-14 |
Production Dates: 2000-03-25 - 2000-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S26
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE "RCM". IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATING DURING THE SELF-TEST SEQUENCE AT VEHICLE START-UP.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RCM IN THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. 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'.
