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2000–2001 Qag Mangusta Recall: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VISTEON AIR BAG CONTROL MODULES

NHTSA campaign 02V023000 · Air Bags · filed Jan 22, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
215
Manufacturer
Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Jan 22, 2002

The defect

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VISTEON AIR BAG CONTROL MODULES. THESE MODULES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT DEPLOYMENT CALIBRATION SETTING.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

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The fix — what to do

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
QagMangusta2000, 2001

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V023000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.