Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
94V197000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1994 to 09/01/1994V (Vehicle)2900012/18/1994MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/11/199410/28/1994
Defect SummaryTwo bolts that attach the passenger side air bag supplemental restraint system module to the instrument panel are missing. in the event of a frontal impact, the module can come out of the instrument panel.
Consequence SummaryThis would not restrain the passenger and would result in an increased risk of injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and, if necessary, install and torque to specification the mounting bolts for the passenger side air bag.
NotesSystem: interior systems; passive restraints; air bag; driver.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.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 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
94V218000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1994 to 10/01/1994V (Vehicle)24012/30/1994MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/10/199411/22/1994
Defect SummaryThe driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.
Consequence SummaryIn 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 SummaryDealers will install a new air bag module.
NotesSystem: 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 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety adminstration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
11/20/20041500001
 Consumer was driving about 40 mph and a deer jumped in front of the vehicle causing an accident. upon impact, airbags failed to deploy completely. consumer stated that the bags came out, but did not inflate completely, causing driver to sustain a concussion. *ak
08/28/20031
 Consumer stated that his wife had a front end collision and both air bags deployed. wife sustained wrist injuries by the deployment of the air bag. consumer wanted to know if this was normal. *ak
1
 Consumer states that air bag light comes on interittently. *tt
 Srs light stays illuminated while driving. dealer has been notified. please provide additioal information.*ak
 Airbags sliding contact is defective. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle not included due to vin.*ak
05/01/2000205/01/1995
 The airbag comes on and will stay on for a little while and go off. it has come on several times. contacted charapp ford and informed me the first time that to bring the car in when the light stays on. the second time it came on and went off, they told me to bring my car in. brought my car in on 7/25/00 and told me that they could not do any diagnostic testing until the air bag light came on and flashed. said that there was no safety issue as far as it was coming on and off, and that it was fine to drive in that condition. come back when air bag light flashes on and off. *ak
04/29/2000107/01/1995
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
1
 Air bag module shorted out due to beverage spillage and leak into module.
12/05/19961
 During vehicle accident no deployment of air bag.
05/15/19961
 Seat belt failure and no deployment of air bag during collision resulting in injuries to chest and back.
5
 The air bag module had to be replaced about 4 or 5 times. dealer can't find permenant fix. *ak
09/23/1997
 Noticed air bag light indicator flashing, module shorted out because of beverage spillage, design should be were beverage can not get under the cover, design flaw.
09/02/1996103/08/1996
 Driver's airbag deployment was violent, causing severe injuries to neck/throat/chest area.
05/20/19966
 False deployment of air bags, causing accident/injury. *sd
04/29/1996107/01/1995
 During impact, the driver's side automatic seat belt did not lock. *ak consumer also states air bags came loose from steering wheel but, failed to deploy.*jb
01/21/1996
 When the drivers side airbag deployed, the bag broke at the seams and let out hot gases that burned the drivers coat and her face. please describe. *ak
07/22/19952
 False deployment of both airbags. *dsh
02/08/1995
 Air bag indicator lights turned on by itself without air bag deployment. tt
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
12/01/20012
 Automatic seatbelt on the driver's side is stuck in the upright position. she cannot use seatbelt because of the defect. dealership is aware of the problem. *ak consumer states that dealer broke the seat belt and replaced drivers seat belt motor and track for free, now it's broke again. *yd
11/07/1996109/01/1995
 Vehicle was involved in an accident, car was airborne. neither seat belt locked in place, and driver hit steering wheel deployment of air bag caused burns to driver's arm. *ak
09/27/20001
 Van in front made a u turn. causing escort to slam on brakes and be rearended after driving 45mph. upon impact, front seats collapsed backwards. passenger's seatback hit child's seat, child not in seat, also, caused vehicle to rearend another vehicle due to notbeing able to see. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. driver suffered back & leg injuries. emergency room treatment.*ak
10/24/2000109/01/2000
 Throttle stuck and accelerated into two parked vehicles.*ak
09/04/20001
 While driving about 40 mph steering wheel got stuck. at times stepped on the brakes, and lost control. vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was parked. consumer's vehicle was totaled. also, upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed.*ak
 Vehicle was in a front end collision at 30 mph, and air bags did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
02/16/200007/25/1998
 Consumer was driving on the highway and she bent down for a second to pick up something from the floorboard. when she straightened up, vehicle had veered over into the side of the road, and turned away from hitting a mailbox. then, hit an enbankment and flipped over, twice, landing on the top side. consumer had to force the door open. upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy, and the seat belt broke. consumer sustained head injuries. *ak
12/13/1999
 While driving had a direct frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags malfunctioned, causing airbags to deploy after the intial frontal impact. driver sustained head injuries. airbags deployed while hitting the windshield. please provide further information. *ak
10/30/199910/19/1996
 Consumer hit a deer driving at 55 mph. the airbag on the passenger side experienced deployment immediately, but the driver's side airbag experienced a delay which resulted in injury to driver. vehicle was totalled. please provide any further information. *ak *yc
03/01/1999
 While driving the vehicle, the driver's and passenger's airbags malfunction, causing the airbags to deploy unexpectedly and resulting in a crash. no previous problem with the airbag system. please provide further information. *ak
08/17/19990
 While driving about 55 mph lost control of vehicle, went off the road into a tree. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak
 Vehicle was hit from the rear while parked, and was pushed into traffic and then was hit from the front by a jeep. upon impact, neither airbag deployed. vehicle was totaled. *ak
06/21/1999
 Vehicle was involved in an accident at approx 50-55 mph impact on the driver side. vehicle flipped over on its roof. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle should have been hit from the rear or front in order for air bags to deploy. *ak
03/14/1999
 Vehicle was involved in a frontal collosion. upon 60 mph impact, airbags did not deploy. the dealer has not been notified. *ak
03/19/1999106/16/1995
 No deployment of airbags during collision, causing injury to the drivers neck. nm
06/24/19981
 While in a 3 car accident going 45 mph the air bags did not deploy at any time. *ak
06/30/1998
 Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, upon impact the airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to occupants. manufacturer notified. *ak
 Consumer was traveling at 55 mph and experienced sudden air bag deployment of both driver's and passenger's air bags that cracked the windshield of the vehicle, and caused the consumer to skid. dealer has been contacted. *ak
06/25/1998
 Consumer was traveling around our about 4 mph to 11 mph when was involved in a head-on collision, hitting a tree in which both driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, upon deployment of the driver side air bag, the impact killed the driver. *ak
08/08/1998
 Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 20-30 mph. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the driver sustained minor injuries. the manufacturer will be contacted. *ak
06/10/1998
 During frontal impact at 60 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. please provide details. *ak
06/01/1998
 When traveling at 60 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collision in which there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag, causing injuries to the driver. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak
02/16/19980
 While driving vehicle about 15 to 20 mph stopped on a red light when another vehicle rear ended the consumer's vehicle, forcing him to rear end the vehicle in front of him. air bag deployed on his girl friend's face when the seat belt did not restrain her to the seat. *ak
04/01/1998
 Consumer was rearended by another vehicle that was going at approximatley 55 mph ,the force caused the vehcile to move foward, and hit vehicle in front with great force , driver's airbag did not deploy, and fuel shut off valve was also inoperative. engine was still running when it was suppose to shut itself in case of any rearend collision. *ak
02/14/1998112/19/1995
 Air bags failed to deploy when vehicle was stuck in the rear and forced into the back of another vehicle.
12/12/1997104/15/1997
 No deployment of driver's air bag during a collision.
04/23/1997
 While driving vehicle was hit from the rear and then collided with another vehicle head on, and the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak
12/05/19961
 Air bags did not inflate during accident.
03/29/199709/19/1996
 While parked the driver's side air bag cover opened up, cause unknown. *ak
02/14/1997
 Consumer was involved in a 25-30 mph rear end collision in which the abs brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident. also, the driver's seat belt did not retract and the driver's/ passenger's air bags did not deploy. *ak
12/20/1996
 While driving at 5mph crashed into another vehicle, the driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed. owner notes when airbags deployed when they were already deflated. *ak
11/23/19960
 While driving on freeway and trying to avoid some frying plywood , consumer lost control of auto and flipped over 6 times , air bags did not deploy and seat belts did not hold her. *ak
11/07/1996109/01/1995
 Vehicle involved in an accident, car was airborne and neither seat belt locked in place, driver hit the steering wheel; also, the deployment of the driver's side air bag caused burns to the driver's left arm and hurt bck. *ak
07/25/1995
 Consumer was driving and the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, consumer was not involved in an accident. *ak
07/26/19962
 Dual airbags did not deploy upon front end impact, vehicle broadsided another moving vehicle, approximately 45 to 55 mph. *ak there were three injuries due to accident. *slc
08/02/19962
 No deployment of driver's and passenger's airbags during a front impact accident at 65 mph. *ak
 Upon impct, during frontal crash into rear of vehicle, 15-20mph, 12:00 on front bumper, 5- year old child sustained severe facial injury due to forceful deployment of passenger's airbag while sitting in front seat.*ak
09/15/1996
 Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision impact 12:00 position, speed 65mph, dual air bags did not deploy. *ak
07/21/1996
 The consumer had an accident and the air bags didn't deploy. please describe.*ak
01/21/1996
 When the drivers side airbag deployed the bag broke at the seams and let out hot gases that burned the drivers coat and her face. please describe. *ak
01/27/1996
 In a front end accident the passenger side air bag did not deploy properly.please describe. tt
12/28/1995
 Passengers air bag did not deploy when driver was in accident. please describe details. tt
12/28/1995
 Drivers air bag did not deploy when driver was in accident. please describe details. tt
11/03/1995
 Upon frontal collision estimated speed 35 mph, drivers air bag failed to activate. please describe details. tt
11/03/1995
 Upon frontal collision estimated speed 35 mph, passengers air bag failed to activate. please describe details. tt
08/10/19951
 Upon frontal impact, drivers air bag deployed injuring child blinding her for two weeks. tt driver was also injured in accident. *slc
08/10/1995
 Upon frontal impact, passengers air bag deployed injuring child blinding her. please describe details. tt
10/09/19951
 During frontal crash at approx. 40mph, 12:00 on front bumper, experienced delayed deployment of drivers airbag. result sustained injury from steering column. *slc
 During frontal crash at approx. 40mph, 12:00 on front bumper, experienced delayed deployment of passengers airbag. result sustained injury from steering column.
10/07/1995
 Driver's side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision, at 35 mph. tt
10/07/1995
 Passenger side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision, at 35 mph. tt
09/09/1995
 The vehicle hit a 200lb deer at 55mph the drivers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt
09/09/1995
 The vehicle hit a 200lb deer at 55mph the passengers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt
04/23/1995
 Air bag deployed after driver hit head on windshield and front driver and passenger seat belt did not retract. other passenger recieved back injuries. tt
02/14/19951
 Airbag deployed with great force during accident and injured the passenger. *ak
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
12/12/199704/15/1997
 The airbag was actually hit and moved slightly, yet the airbags were not deployed.
03/01/19951
 Air bag sensor failed, causing no deployment of air bags during accident. *tt
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
07/26/19962
 Dual airbags did not deploy upon front end impact, vehicle broadsided another moving vehicle, approximately 45 to 55 mph. *ak there were three injuries due to accident. *slc