NHTSA recall 94V-197 (94V197000)

air bags recall reported October 11, 1994 - about 29,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V197000
Also written as: 94V-197
Reported: October 11, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~29,000
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

TWO 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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS WOULD NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND WOULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AND TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION THE MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-197 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Escort - 1995

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