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  Defect Investigation of Failed Passive Restraint

Investigation of Failed Passive Restraint

Subject: Failed passive restraint
Components covered:
  • Seat belts
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Dec. 27, 1989. It was closed on Dec. 31, 1991. We have received numerous reports which allege a malfunction or failure of the passive restraint system. Additional reports allege that the passive restraint system failed to restrain/adequately protect the occupant during an accident
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1987 Ford Escort
  • 1988 Ford Escort
  • 1989 Ford Escort
  • 1987 Ford Tempo
  • 1988 Ford Tempo
  • 1989 Ford Tempo
  • 1990 Ford Tempo
  • 1987 Mercury Lynx
  • 1988 Mercury Lynx
  • 1989 Mercury Lynx
  • 1987 Mercury Topaz
  • 1988 Mercury Topaz
  • 1989 Mercury Topaz
  • 1990 Mercury Topaz

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