FORD GRAND MARQUIS 1990: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Make : FORD | Model : GRAND MARQUIS | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1989-08-01 - 1990-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90E043001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-11-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-10-30 | Date Added to Database: 1990-10-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 172000 | ||
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Summary:
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG. |
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Consequence:
INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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Notes:
NOTE:THIS CAMPAIGN WAS INITIATED BY TRW, INC., MANUFACTURER OF THE AIR BAG MODULE SYSTEM:AIR BAG MODULES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL AIRBAG MODULES. |
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