- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 01V318000
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
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- AIR BAGS
- FRONTAL
- DRIVER SIDE
- INFLATOR MODULE
- DRIVER SIDE
- FRONTAL
- AIR BAGS
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 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 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall
Other Recalls For The 1997 Ford Mustang
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 00V349000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 06E023000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 06E025000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 06E026000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 06E049000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 06E060000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 06E064000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 08E050000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 09E012000
- 1997 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 09E025000