MERCEDES BENZ TOWN CAR 1995: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-01-01 - 1995-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95E006002 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-02-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-02-24 | Date Added to Database: 1995-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8600 | ||
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Summary:
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR. |
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Consequence:
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; PASSENGER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IN PASSENGER CARS, VANS ANDMULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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