NATIONAL ESCORT 1994: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Make : NATIONAL | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1994-09-01 - 1994-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V218000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-12-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-11-10 | Date Added to Database: 1994-11-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 240 | ||
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Summary:
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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