Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 90E043001 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1989 to 05/01/1990 | E (Equipment) | 172000 | 11/05/1990 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/30/1990 | 10/31/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description:passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||
| DP96014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/14/1996 | DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR | |||
| Cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes where occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/10/2006 | 12 | 05/14/2006 | |
| Check engine lights came on stayed on. air bag light came on flashes 9 times pauses and then flashes 9 times repeats. cruise control stops working. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2000 | 100000 | ||
| When the paint began to peel, i chose not to repaint the vehicle due to cost. when the transmission failed, i chose not to repair it due to the cost to repair. when the cruise control stopped working, i chose not to repair due to the cost to repair. if i get the transmission fixed, i intend to have the airbag fixed as well. | |||
| 57000 | 30 | ||
| The vehicle has an on going problem with the air bag warning light coming on while driving. this may result in the air bag not deploying or deploy prematurely. the dealership indicated that the relay switch needed to be replaced to correct the problem. *jb | |||
| 01/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| While traveling 40 mph vehicle was involved in a side impact, air bags deployed and hit consumer in the chest, pushing her neck back. consumer sustained a spinal cord injury and a hernia disc injury. also, vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| 12/23/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was impacted at a high speed on the passenger rear side door. then, vehicle impacted other vehicle. none of the air bags deployed upon impact. vehicle was totaled.*ak | |||
| 07/16/2002 | |||
| Consumer has same problem with air bags as mentioned in recall 90 e 043 001. but this vehicle not included in recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/19/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1990 | |
| Consumer states air bag light flashes, vehicle was taken in for inspection and consumer was advised that a sensor was needed for the right front fender, upon testing vehicle to make sure the codes were cleared it was determined by dealership that another sensor was needed, however consumer declined the repair and requested that the crash sensor that had already been installed be removed, consumer states when vehicle was first brought in she was quoted a price but once a second sensor was needed consumer was then quoted another price, consumer states so far she has paid $180.00 and the sensor still has not been repaired or replaced. *jb | |||
| 03/08/2001 | |||
| Airbag light is coming on intermittently. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1992 | |||
| Air bag indication light would not cut off during traveling . dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/14/1997 | ||
| Air bag light flashing. | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 1 | ||
| Air bag light on replaced airbag because it was defective. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 02/27/1990 | |
| Other: airbag warning light illuminated. | |||
| 06/24/1996 | 4 | ||
| Other: air bag module failed. | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 1 | 11/23/1990 | |
| The bolt on the subframe on the driver's side is loose. fixed under recall #92s61 on mar 13, 1995. still a problem. *ak dealer repaired recall pars, also struts wre replaced on the front of vehicle, rotors were replaced as well as seat belt buckle, as well as air bag wa replaced.*jb | |||
| The air bag light on the dash keep coming on took to the dealer say the air bag is bad consumer never been used . tt | |||
| 08/05/1994 | 1 | ||
| Other: air bag light failed. | |||
| 11/05/1994 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bag during accident, due to location of 3 sensors, resulting in injuries. *skd | |||
| 01/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| Airbag interior light flashes when driving vehicle due to defective retainer ring or airbag. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| How do i get ford motor company to honor genuine nhtsa recalls on a 1990 ford taurus wagon??? it currently has complaint # nhtsa 90e043001; nhtsa 98v323000; nhtsa 93v106002; nhtsa 91v34000. i cannot get dealership to replace air bag module defect, seat belt defect or cpu replacement defect. what do i do to get some action on these issues???? *tr | |||
| 03/04/2009 | 1 | 05/10/2002 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford taurus. while driving less than 30 mph, the front driver's side air bag deployed without warning or a crash occurring. the contact sustained injuries to her arms, lacerations on her face and arms, and a large burn on her lip. the manufacturer sent an inspector to investigate the air bag failure. the failure and current mileages were unknown. updated 5/5/09 *cn updated 05/07/09.*jb | |||
| 07/31/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Consumer states that in a frontal collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. *mr *yh | |||
| 03/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on 1-way street another vehicle appeared on driver's side & was broadsided. upon impact, air bag did not deploy. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| 05/22/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in collision at 40 mph and the airbags did not deploy. the driver obtained minor injuries. manufacturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1999 | 3 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed when driving in the rain. was informed by mechanic that the module went out. also while driving, the air bag light would be flashing. *ak | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle at an intersection, airbags did not deploy. driver was injured. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/04/1998 | |||
| While driving at 15 mph consumer rear ended another vehicle, and the driver's side air bag deployed into the consumer face, causing the consumer to break her contact glasses. air bag sensor has been repaired. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1997 | |||
| Consumer was driving approx. 40 mph, when the air bag made a noise, then deployed. there was a loud noise and smoke. consumer contacted ford and was told that there was nothing they would or could do. *ak | |||
| When vehicle is turned on the airbag warning light is continually on. a recall was issued on model/year . vin was not included in under recall . owner has contacted the dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 05/26/1998 | 1 | 08/09/1990 | |
| Driver side air bag exploded violently. burns and chest injury to driver and passenger. | |||
| 09/29/1997 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Violent deployment of driver's air bag during a collision, resulted in a broken nose/cheek fracture/neck vertebrae damage and mouth burns. also vehicle was totalled. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1997 | 1 | ||
| During frontal impact at 30-35 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Violent deployment of air bag caused broken arm, bruising, and burns to face. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Airbag light constantly on. dealer states it will cost to fix and will cost more if it deployes. *ak | |||
| While driving, upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 20mph, 1:00 on front bumper, driver's airbag failed to deploy. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1996 | |||
| During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. | |||
| 06/14/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Driving vehicle, rearended a truck, driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak *jb | |||
| 02/21/1996 | |||
| During frontal collision drivers side seat belt and air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 40mph, 10-11:00 front bumper, airbag failed to deploy. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1995 | |||
| Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 30 mph, driver side air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 08/23/1990 | 3 | ||
| Driver's air bag deployment was violent, also air bag caused burn injuries to driver. *skd | |||
| 06/22/1995 | |||
| Vehicle involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position speed 45 mph, air bag did not deploy on driver side. tt | |||
| 01/26/1995 | |||
| Upon impact, air bag deployed but ripped at seams not providing protection. driver hit windshield/steering wheel. dup 950315: 960417. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 1 | 08/25/1992 | ||
| Air bag sensors failed causing light to illuminate intermittently. mjs | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Air bag sensor failures. *skd | |||