Recall 01V082000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 01V082000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 268 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
268
Affected Vehicles
6
Makes
1
Model Years
1
Campaign #
01V082000
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Report Date
Mar 12, 2001
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
268
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
2001
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Key Dates
Report Date
Mar 12, 2001
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
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| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXCURSION | 2001 | Check VINs |
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 2001 | Check VINs |
| FORD | F-150 | 2001 | Check VINs |
| FORD | F-250 | 2001 | Check VINs |
| FORD | F-350 | 2001 | Check VINs |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2001 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (FORD) in the last 3 years
10 Investigations
nhtsa-odi-investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA26001 | Jan 30, 2026 | Unknown | OPEN | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| PE25020 | Dec 18, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2014 FORD FIESTA | ENGINE | Timing Belt Failure |
| DP25001 | Sep 5, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | Underbody shields detachment |
| PE25007 | Aug 7, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2019 FORD FLEX | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | B-Pillar Trim Detachment |
| PE25002 | Mar 21, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| EA25001 | Jan 17, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH E | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise |
| RQ24014 | Nov 15, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | CLOSED | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | Loss of Motive Power |
| RQ24015 | Nov 15, 2024 | Jul 23, 2025 | CLOSED | 2018 FORD EXPEDITION | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment |
| PE24030 | Oct 11, 2024 | Feb 2, 2026 | CLOSED | 2019 FORD FLEX | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Rear-view Camera Failure |
| PE24027 | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 30, 2025 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD EDGE | SERVICE BRAKES | Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 01V082000
Referencing Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530885 | Apr 1, 2005 | 2001 FORD F-150 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CONSUMER OF A 2001 FORD F150 WANTS RECALL NOTICES SENT TO THEM INSTEAD OF THEIR NEIGHBOR ( THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE VEH… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
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