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Safety recall · 92V080000

Air bags Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on June 2, 1992. It covers about 648 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
92V080000
Reported
Jun 2, 1992
Vehicles
648
Area
Airbags

The problem

The air bag modules do not meet the ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance.

The risk

At high ambient interior vehicle temperatures above140 degrees, the air bag may tear and malfunction upon deployment.

The fix

Replace the air bag modules with modules that meet specifications.

Contacts

System: air bags.Vehicle description: passenger cars manufactured in australia.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V080000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1991 Mercury Capri332F
1992 Mercury Capri71D

Questions

Is the 92V080000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V080000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V080000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on June 2, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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