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.
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