Make : FORD | Model : F350 | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980925 - 19980925 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V303000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980103 | Date Received by ODI: 19981201 | Date Added to Database: 19981202 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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