2000 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #00V179000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SIDE/WINDOW
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2000 - 6/20/2000 |
| Recalled on |
7/11/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/10/2000 |
| # Affected |
2,300 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT WILL REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF AN UNEXPECTED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2000 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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