2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY RECALL - #01V082000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/26/2001 - 2/28/2001 |
| Recalled on |
3/21/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/19/2001 |
| # Affected |
268 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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