Recall 2000243

The issue

On certain vehicles, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up. Unexpected activation of an air bag could potentially result in personal injury. Correction: Restraint Control Module will be replaced.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, le module de commande du système de protection des occupants ne reconnaît pas certains défauts qui peuvent entraîner le déploiement inopiné du coussin gonflable ou l'armement impromptu du prétendeur des ceintures de sécurité pendant la séquence d'autovérification lors du démarrage. Le déploiement inattendu d'un coussin gonflable risque de causer des blessures aux occupants. Correction : Le module de commande du système de protection des occupants devra être remplacé.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Ford Crown Victoria