Ford 1999 Air Bags recall
Recalled December 1, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V303000 · Ford
Hazard
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS.
Units
20 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY IN LOWER SPEED IMPACTS THAN DESIGN INTENT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS.
Product
Ford F-250 · Ford F-350 · Ford F-450 SD · Ford F-550 SD
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →