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NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V082000
Component:  Interior Systems:Passenger Restraints:Air Bag:Frontal
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
Excursion
Recall Date:
03/21/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 268
Manufactured: 02/2001 - 02/2001
Defect Summary:
The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install a driver air bag module.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V227001
Component:  Interior Systems:Active Restraints:Belt Buckles
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
Excursion
Recall Date:
07/17/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1400000
Manufactured: 04/2000 - 10/2000
Defect Summary:
Passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch.
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced.

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