NHTSA Recall 94V218000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V218000; Date: Nov. 10, 1994
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Ford Escort; 1995 Ford Escort; 1994 Mercury Tracer; 1995 Mercury Tracer
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 240
Recall Summary:
The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new air bag module.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 30, 1994
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