FORD ESCORT 1994: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V218000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-12-30 | 1994-11-10 | 1994-11-22 |
Production Dates: 1994-09-01 - 1994-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE WELD SEAM CAN SEPARATE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FAIL TO DEPLOY PROPERLY AND HOT GASES TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM THE HOT GASES AND THE AIR BAG FAILURE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG; DRIVER SIDE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.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 OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINSTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
