Air Bags — Frontal

Date Announced
APR 09, 2003
Vehicles Affected
43,459
Lincoln Recall #
03G01
NHTSA Campaign #
03V144000
Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
Actions
Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began March 31, 2003. Owners may contact Lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
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