LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-03-31 | 2003-04-09 | 2003-05-07 |
Production Dates: 1998-05-07 - 2000-02-29
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03G01
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43459
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AS A RESULT OF UNDERBODY IMPACTS NEAR THE SENSORS, SUCH AS THOSE OCCURRING FROM PIECES OF GRAVEL OR DEBRIS THROWN FROM THE WHEELS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEED OR BEING ACCELERATED.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO. 03G01.THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.THE COMPANY HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE.
