Air bagsRecall 92V-080 · 1991–1992 Mercury Capri
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 92V-080 covers 648 1991–1992 Mercury Capri for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
SYSTEM: AIR BAGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1991 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.