NHTSA Recall # | 91658 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V198000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12S31 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 30/05/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/11/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/11/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/05/12 |
Report created | 04/05/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 101 |
Defect summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 f-150 vehicles manufactured from november 6, 2011, through november 15, 2011. Incorrect software for the occupant classification system module (ocsm) was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. Under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seat |
Consequence summary | A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. |
Recall notes | Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12s31. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |