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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 01:26 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 94V218000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / ESCORT     1994-1995      MERCURY / TRACER     1994-1995 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 1994 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V218000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 240 Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER. 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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.