NHTSA Campaign Number
00V412000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Reported to NHTSA: June 12, 2000
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE HOUSING MISSING. IF SOME OR ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE MISSING, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINS COULD BE AFFECTED.
Safety Consequence
IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.
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Affected Vehicles (2)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Lincoln | Town Car |
| 2001 | Mercury | Grand Marquis |
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