Cellular hands-free phone option/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Certain passenger vehicles built for one specific fleet customer were modified for optional hands-free cellular phone operating capability. to provide this functionality, a special overlay wire harness was installed that inadvertently did not include the circuits for passenger air bag deactivation indicator (padi) lamp function. as a result, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.'
Safety Consequence
The padi lamp will fail to illuminate and the air bag warning lamp in the cluster will stay illuminated.
Corrective Action
The fleet customer was notified and all vehicles have been repaired. the recall began on april 28, 2006.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 06V119000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06V119000?
NHTSA recall 06V119000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 10, 2006. It addresses: Cellular hands-free phone option/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V119000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06C13. 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.