Date: 04.03.1997
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. the hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Consequencs:
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Notes:
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Date: 04.03.1997
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. the hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Consequencs:
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Notes:
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Date: 04.03.1997
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. the hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Consequencs:
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Notes:
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Date: 04.03.1997
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. the hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Consequencs:
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Notes:
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Date: 04.03.1997
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. the hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Consequencs:
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Notes:
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Date: 04.03.1997
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. the hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Consequencs:
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Notes:
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Date: 04.02.2008
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cruise Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequencs:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date: 04.02.2008
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cruise Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequencs:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date: 04.02.2008
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cruise Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequencs:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date: 04.02.2008
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cruise Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequencs:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date: 04.02.2008
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cruise Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequencs:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date: 04.02.2008
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cruise Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequencs:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date: 04.02.2008
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cruise Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequencs:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Date: 03.08.2007
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 03.08.2007
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 03.08.2007
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 03.08.2007
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 03.08.2007
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 03.08.2007
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 03.08.2007
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 15.10.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequencs:
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Notes:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Date: 18.07.1996
Component: Steering > Linkages
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. the "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.
Consequencs:
Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.
Date: 18.07.1996
Component: Steering > Linkages
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. the "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.
Consequencs:
Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.
Date: 24.02.1995
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.
Consequencs:
The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. if the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.
Notes:
Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.
