1999 FORD F-350 RECALL - #98V303000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD F-350 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/25/1998 - 9/25/1998 |
| Recalled on |
12/2/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/3/1999 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 3, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1999 FORD F-350 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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Apr 14, 2005 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Apr 05, 2005 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
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Comments
12/8/2015 - Siosiua Pomee
yesterday I hook up scanner to check SPEED CONTROL sensor not respond