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Issue Date
2012-05-03
Campaign
12S31/12V198000
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 F-150 vehicles manufactured from November 6, 2011, through November 15, 2011. Incorrect software for the occupant classification system module - ocsm was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. Under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seats occupant such that the passenger side airbag does not deploy when it should, does not deploy as intended, or deploys when it should not.
Safety Risk
A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install a new occupant classification sensor module in your vehicle free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2012-05-03
Campaign
12S31/12V198000
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 F-150 vehicles manufactured from November 6, 2011, through November 15, 2011. Incorrect software for the occupant classification system module - ocsm was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. Under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seats occupant such that the passenger side airbag does not deploy when it should, does not deploy as intended, or deploys when it should not.
Safety Risk
A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install a new occupant classification sensor module in your vehicle free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.