Recall 94V-218
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1994 to 1995 Ford Escort and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-218
- Reported
- November 10, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 240 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will install a new air bag module.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: interior systems; passive restraint; air bag; driver side.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety adminstration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escort 1994 to 1995
- Mercury Tracer 1994 to 1995