NHTSA Complaint #10372042 — 1997 FORD ESCORT AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10372042
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	December 6, 2010
Date Filed	December 22, 2010
Mileage	233,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

AIR BAG CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC MODULE SHORTED OUT DUE TO RUPTURED HEATER CORE. WHEN I SPOKE WITH THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT A LOCAL JUNK YARD. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ITEM. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. *TR

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