NHTSA recall 99V243000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The air bag sensor wiring pigtail insulation can become brittle and crack over time due to accumulation of water in the pigtail protective convolute in combination with high underhood temperatures related to the routing of the wiring pigtail near the radiator. This can result in environmental stress cracking of the insulation.
Why it matters: In some cases, the air bag warning light can illuminate and the air bag supplemental restraint system disabled.
The fix: Dealers will install air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation. In addition, vehicles which have the air bag warning light illuminated will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V243000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.