NATIONAL ESCORT 1997: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
| Make : NATIONAL | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1995-11-02 - 1997-09-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V323000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-02-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-12-09 | Date Added to Database: 2002-12-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02S44 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 396217 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR "IABM" CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING. |
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Consequence:
THIS MAY, IN TURN, CAUSE THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND IN VERY RARE OCCURRENCES, AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, MELTED WIRING, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE SHIELD OVER THE IABM AND APPLY NYOGEL GREASE TO THE CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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