1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall - Campaign #98V303000

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1999 FORD F-550 SD RECALL - #98V303000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY IN LOWER SPEED IMPACTS THAN DESIGN INTENT.

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Vehicle 1999 FORD F-550 SD Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufactured between 9/25/1998 - 9/25/1998 Recalled on 12/2/1998 Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY Owners Notified on 1/3/1999 # Affected 20 Recalled for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY IN LOWER SPEED IMPACTS THAN DESIGN INTENT. Consequences UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 3, 1999.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). See also 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for TIRES, VALVE 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL