NHTSA Recall 00V179000: Air bags: side/window
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,300 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V179000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | July 5, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: 4-door sport utility vehicles equipped with side air bags. The subject vehicles have a revised level side crash sensor that could deploy the side air bag if the ignition key is in the "run" position and the seatbelt webbing is forcibly extracted from a locked retractor with a jerking motion.
Safety risk
Inadvertent side air bag deployment could cause personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side crash sensors with a revised design that will reduce the likelihood of an unexpected side air bag deployment.
Notes
Owner notification began july 10, 2000.owners who 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V179000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.