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Report Date :
November 21, 2009 at
09:55 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
90E043001
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FORD / CROWN VICTORIA
1990-1991
FORD / TAURUS
1990
FORD / TEMPO
1990
LINCOLN / CONTINENTAL
1990
MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS
1990-1991
MERCURY / SABLE
1990
MERCURY / TOPAZ
1990
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
OCT 26, 1990
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
90E043001
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number of Units Affected:
172000
Summary:
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence:
INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
Notes:
NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN WAS INITIATED BY TRW, INC., MANUFACTURER OF THE AIR BAG MODULE SYSTEM: AIR BAG MODULES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL AIRBAG MODULES.
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