Recall 00V-412: 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Windstar and 2 more

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Dec 6, 2000, covering about 16,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-412
Report date
Dec 6, 2000
Vehicles affected
16,000
Owners notified
Dec 21, 2000

The problem

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.

The risk

In some cases, less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.

The fix

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V412000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Crown Victoria2001All years
Ford Windstar2001All years
Lincoln Town Car2001All years
Mercury Grand Marquis2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-412?

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.

How is recall 00V-412 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the RCM and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.