NHTSA recall 93V-041 (93V041000)

air bags recall reported March 19, 1993 - about 37 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V041000
Also written as: 93V-041
Reported: March 19, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~37
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-041 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Cadillac Fleetwood - 1993

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