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Recall 01V-082

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 Ford Excursion and 5 other models: Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-082
Reported
March 12, 2001
Vehicles affected
268 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles