NHTSA Recall 93V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V169000; Date: Oct. 15, 1993
Installation of a replacement passenger-side air bagwould be impeded by the damage to the mounting bracket and would require moreexpensive repair work. This may deter the vehicle owner from having the repairmade and the replacement air bag installed, which would place future passengersat higher risk of injury in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Ford Probe
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 217
Recall Summary:
If the passenger-side air bag deploys in an accident and there is no passenger in that seating position, the air bag can detach from, and deform, the mounting bracket.
How to Fix:
A new air bag module with a slightly revised door to improve fit and appearance will be installed and a doubler will be installed on the mounting bracket to more securely retain the module.
Recall Notes:
System: interior system: passive restraints; passenger-side air bag. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: this is a predelivery campaign. All vehicles should still be in dealer'sinventory.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 1993
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