NHTSA recall 98V-303 (98V303000)
air bags recall reported December 1, 1998 - about 20 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V303000
- Also written as
- 98V-303
- Manufacturer number
- 98S34
- Reported
- December 1, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~20
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. 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 is dangerous
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-303 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.