Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #94V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V218000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 240 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:DRIVER, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new air bag module.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V218000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1994-11-10T00:00:00

Subject: Interior systems:passive restraint:air bag:driver

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 240

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new air bag module.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fzic_f3tj_iegx

NHTSA ID: 94V218000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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