NHTSA Recall 01V082000: Air bags: frontal
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 268 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ford Excursion.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V082000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | March 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Notes
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 01V082000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Excursion | 2001 |
| Ford Expedition | 2001 |
| Ford F-150 | 2001 |
| Ford F-250 | 2001 |
| Ford F-350 | 2001 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 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.