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NHTSA Recall 02V023000: Air bags

Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 215 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Qag Mangusta.

215
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2002
owners notified (January 22)
NHTSA campaign02V023000
ComponentAIR BAGS
Report receivedJanuary 22, 2002
Owner notificationJanuary 22, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicles equipped with visteon air bag control modules. These modules were produced with an incorrect deployment calibration setting.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment could result, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control unit. Owner notification began january 22, 2002. 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 qvale at 1-800-390-9606.

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 02V023000

Make and modelModel years
Qag Mangusta2000, 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.