NHTSA recall campaign
94V218000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1994-11-10Affected240 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →