OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E020000
Air BAGS:ON-OFF Switch Assembly
Reported Jul 28, 1998 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET AIR BAG CONTROL SWITCH KITS, PART NOS. F8DB - 14385, WITH THE FOLLOWING SUFFIXES: EA, FA, LA, MA, VA, AND TA, CAN BREAK IF CYCLED FREQUENTLY. THESE KITS ARE SPECIFIED FOR INSTALLATION ON TAURUS, SABLE, WINDSTAR, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, AND RANGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER DRIVER OR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SWITCHES WITH A REVISED SWITCH.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO 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).
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