F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Air Bag Harness: Recalls
Recall 11V107000: Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Ford/F-150 2005-2006
MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 21, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE09046, EA10001
COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side Inflator Module
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 135,000
SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 F-150 vehicles manufactured at the Norfolk Assembly Plant from November 1, 2004, through June
30, 2005. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed,
creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.
CONSEQUENCE:
The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or control loss if occurring while the vehicle is in motion.
REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that
incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 28, 2011.
Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
NOTES:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11S18. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
