| Make : MERCURY | Model : CAPRI | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910801 - 19920201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V080000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920804 | Date Received by ODI: 19920602 | Date Added to Database: 19920625 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 648 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AIR BAG MODULES DO NOT MEET THE FORD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE. |
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Consequence:
AT HIGH AMBIENT INTERIOR VEHICLE TEMPERATURES ABOVE140 DEGREES, THE AIR BAG MAY TEAR AND MALFUNCTION UPON DEPLOYMENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULES WITH MODULES THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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