NHTSA Recall 03V144000: Air bags: frontal
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,459 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Lincoln Continental.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V144000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03G01 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | April 9, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
Notes
Ford campaign no. 03g01.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Vehicles covered by recall 03V144000
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.