NHTSA recall 03V144000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
April 9, 2003report date
43,459units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters:
The fix: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began March 31, 2003.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V144000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.