Recall 01V082000: 2001 Ford F-250 and 5 other models

Report received

Mar 12, 2001

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

268vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.

Possible consequence

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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Ford Excursion209 complaints
• 2001 Ford Expedition578 complaints
• 2001 Ford F-1501,236 complaints
• 2001 Ford F-250220 complaints
• 2001 Ford F-350160 complaints
• 2001 Ford F-450 SD23 complaints