NHTSA recall 98V303000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
December 1, 1998report date
20units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.
Why it matters: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in personal injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-350, 1999 Ford F-450 Sd, 1999 Ford F-550 Sd.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V303000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.