Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V270000 Reported September 13, 2000

Ford/air bag deployment

Q: What is recall 00V270000?

NHTSA recall 00V270000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 13, 2000. It addresses: Ford/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 18,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 18,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V270000

Manufacturer Campaign

00S26

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

18,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 13, 2000

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (rcm). in some cases, the rcm does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up.

Safety Consequence

This condition could result in personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rcm in these vehicles. owner notification began september 14, 2000. 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 ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 00V270000 or campaign 00S26.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving N/A.

Recall 26V301000

Ford Motor Company

Vehicle rollaway risk/fmvss 114

Power Train · 208 affected · May 12, 2026

Recall 26V299000

Ford Motor Company

Hard top may crack and detach

Structure · 16,200 affected · May 12, 2026

Recall 26V290000

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power

N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026

Large Recall 26V268000

Ford Motor Company

Loose bolt in front seat frame

Seats · 179,698 affected · Apr 28, 2026

Recall 73V092000

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Brakes:mechanical service:other

N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973

FAQ: Recall 00V270000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V270000?

NHTSA recall 00V270000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 13, 2000. It addresses: Ford/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 18,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V270000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S26. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.