| Make : FORD | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940901 - 19941001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V218000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19941230 | Date Received by ODI: 19941110 | Date Added to Database: 19941122 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 240 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles 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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