Recall 01V318000: 1994–1997 Ford Mustang and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 3, 2001

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

911vehicles

Model years

1994–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after april 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began october 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Ford Mustang356 complaints
• 1995 Ford Mustang602 complaints
• 1996 Ford Mustang246 complaints
• 1997 Ford Mustang176 complaints
• 1995 Lincoln Town CAR165 complaints
• 1996 Lincoln Town CAR259 complaints
• 1997 Lincoln Town CAR314 complaints