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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 02:56 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 95E006002 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / CONTOUR     1995      FORD / CROWN VICTORIA     1995      FORD / EXPLORER     1995      FORD / MUSTANG     1995      FORD / PROBE     1995      FORD / WINDSTAR     1995      LINCOLN / TOWN CAR     1995      MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS     1995      MERCURY / MYSTIQUE     1995 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: FEB 17, 1995 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95E006002 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 8600 Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR. Consequence: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE. Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; PASSENGER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IN PASSENGER CARS, VANS ANDMULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. 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, CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.