NHTSA recall 01V082000
Air bags › Frontal
Ford Excursion and 5 more
Reported Mar 12, 2001268 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 01S10Built Feb 26, 2001 – Feb 28, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. the inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.