Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CONTOUR
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95E006002
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove And Replace The Passenger Side Air Bag Module.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19950101
End Of Manufacture
19950201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
8600
Date Owners Notified
19950210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19950224