Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V023000 Reported January 22, 2002

Qvale/air bag deployment

Q: What is recall 02V023000?

NHTSA recall 02V023000 was issued by Q Vale Automotive Group on January 22, 2002. It addresses: Qvale/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 215 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.

Q Vale Automotive Group · N/A · 215 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V023000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Q Vale Automotive Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

215

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 22, 2002

Defect Summary

Vehicles equipped with visteon air bag control modules. these modules were produced with an incorrect deployment calibration setting.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment could result, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control unit. owner notification began january 22, 2002. 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 qvale at 1-800-390-9606.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Q Vale Automotive Group dealer and reference recall ID 02V023000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V023000

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

What is recall 02V023000?

NHTSA recall 02V023000 was issued by Q Vale Automotive Group on January 22, 2002. It addresses: Qvale/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 215 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Q Vale Automotive Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V023000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.