Recall 99V243000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE Defect in 1998-1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
RECALL This recall affects up to 280,481 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V243000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 280,481 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WIRING PIGTAIL INSULATION CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK OVER TIME DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE PIGTAIL PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES RELATED TO THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING PIGTAIL NEAR THE RADIATOR. THIS CAN RESULT IN ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING OF THE INSULATION.
Safety Consequence
IN SOME CASES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DISABLED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AIR BAG SENSORS WITH REVISED WIRING INSULATION. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WHICH HAVE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WILL HAVE A NEW AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR INSTALLED.
Related Recalls for MERCURY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V158000 | 2011 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,602,668 | |
| 19V904000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 600,166 | |
| 21E013000 | 2011 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 249 | |
| 21V081000 | 2009 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,067 | |
| 19V001000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 782,384 | |
| 18V775000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 215 | |
| 18V046000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 327,796 | |
| 17V024000 | 2006 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 654,695 | |
| 16V384000 | 2006 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,892,343 | |
| 16V777000 | 2010 MERCURY MARINER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 329,265 |