NHTSA recall 98V-315 (98V315000)
air bags recall reported December 11, 1998 - about 95,673 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V315000
- Also written as
- 98V-315
- Reported
- December 11, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~95,673
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
Why it is dangerous
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-315 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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