NHTSA recall 90E043001
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
The fix: Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1990 Ford Taurus
- 1990 Ford Tempo
- 1990 Lincoln Continental
- 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
- 1990 Mercury Sable
- 1990 Mercury Topaz
- 1991 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis
All model years NHTSA lists
1990 Ford Crown Victoria, 1991 Ford Crown Victoria, 1990 Ford Taurus, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1990 Lincoln Continental, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1990 Mercury Sable, 1990 Mercury Topaz.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 90E043001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.