NHTSA Recall 00V412000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Crown Victoria.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V412000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S52/53/54 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | December 6, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. A restraint control module (rcm) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the circuit board in the housing missing. If some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restrains could be affected.
Safety risk
In some cases, less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.
Notes
Owner notification began december 21, 2000. 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. 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 00V412000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 |
| Ford Windstar | 2001 |
| Lincoln Town Car | 2001 |
| Mercury Grand Marquis | 2001 |
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.