NHTSA recall 94V-218 (94V218000)

air bags recall reported November 10, 1994 - about 240 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V218000
Also written as: 94V-218
Reported: November 10, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~240
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-218 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Escort - 1994, 1995

Mercury Tracer - 1994, 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.