NHTSA recall 92V080000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 92V080000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1992-06-02 |
| Owners notified | 1992-08-04 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 648 |
What is wrong
THE AIR BAG MODULES DO NOT MEET THE FORD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE.
What can happen
AT HIGH AMBIENT INTERIOR VEHICLE TEMPERATURES ABOVE140 DEGREES, THE AIR BAG MAY TEAR AND MALFUNCTION UPON DEPLOYMENT.
The remedy
REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULES WITH MODULES THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: AIR BAGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA.
| 1991 MERCURY CAPRI | Built 1991-08-01 to 1992-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1992 MERCURY CAPRI | Built 1991-08-01 to 1992-02-01. |
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