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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:
F350
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:  01V106000
Component:  Fuel:Fuel Tank Assembly:Cap:Filler
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Ford Truck
Model:
F350
Recall Date:
03/29/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 185
Manufactured: 01/2001 - 03/2001
Defect Summary:
F-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (f-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear wheels) were built after a change was implemented to delete a clamp, and later a bracket that provided a ground for the fuel filler pipe. The pickup box may not have been properly grounded.
Consequence Summary:
Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground.

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