Recall 02V-323
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 Ford Escort and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-323
- Reported
- December 9, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 396,217 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
The risk
This may, in turn, cause the air bag readiness light to illuminate and in very rare occurrences, air bag deployment, melted wiring, or fire may occur.
The fix
Dealers will install the shield over the iabm and apply nyogel grease to the connector. Owner notification began february 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escort 1997
- Mercury Tracer 1997