B0001Critical severity

Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control

A fault in the driver frontal airbag deployment circuit.

Safe to Drive?
No

Have this diagnosed before driving further

Informational only. Consult a qualified mechanic.

Estimated Repair Cost
$200 - $1,500
Common Causes
  • Faulty airbag module
  • Clockspring failure
  • Wiring issue
  • Airbag control module fault
Recommended Action

Have the airbag system inspected immediately. The airbag may not deploy in a crash.

What does B0001 mean?

The B0001 OBD-II diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates: driver frontal stage 1 deployment control. This is a critical-severity body code that your vehicle's onboard diagnostics system triggers when a fault in the driver frontal airbag deployment circuit. If your check engine light is on with this code, you should have the vehicle inspected immediately before driving further.

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