1997 MERCURY TRACER Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V323000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 09, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Model Affected |
TRACER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
396217
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 09, 2002
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
396217
Model Affected
1997 MERCURY TRACER
1997 Mercury Tracer Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Defect Consequence:
THIS MAY, IN TURN, CAUSE THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND IN VERY RARE OCCURRENCES, AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, MELTED WIRING, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE SHIELD OVER THE IABM AND APPLY NYOGEL GREASE TO THE CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 2003. 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
396217
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 02S44
1997 MERCURY TRACER Recall ID from NHTSA: 04E048000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 12, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Model Affected |
TRACER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
388
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 12, 2004
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
388
Model Affected
1997 MERCURY TRACER
1997 Mercury Tracer Defect Summary:
CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
388
Notes:
TRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS