Make : FORD | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940801 - 19940901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V197000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19941218 | Date Received by ODI: 19941011 | Date Added to Database: 19941028 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MODULE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE MISSING. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, THE MODULE CAN COME OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. |
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Consequence:
THIS WOULD NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND WOULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AND TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION THE MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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