Recall 03V-144
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Lincoln Continental: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-144
- Reported
- April 9, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 43,459 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
The fix
Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners may contact lincoln at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford campaign no. 03g01.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Continental 1999 to 2000