Ford Air Bag Switch Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E020000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured End Date: May 22nd, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: August 24th, 1998

Defect 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.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SWITCHES WITH A REVISED SWITCH.

Recall 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).