Recall 02V023000
Air Bags — Qag · reported 22 Jan 2002 · 215 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VISTEON AIR BAG CONTROL MODULES. THESE MODULES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT DEPLOYMENT CALIBRATION SETTING.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. 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 QVALE AT 1-800-390-9606.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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