Air Bag Modules - Discolored/Marred Covers

ARTICLE NO.
95-21-1

10/23/95

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULES - DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS - PAINTING RESTRICTIONS

FORD:
1988-94 TEMPO
1990-96 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, TAURUS
1992-96 PROBE
1994-96 ASPIRE, ESCORT, THUNDERBIRD
1995-96 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-96 CONTINENTAL
1989-94 TOPAZ
1990-92 MARK VII
1990-96 GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR
1991-94 CAPRI
1993-96 MARK VIII
1994-96 COUGAR, TRACER
1995-96 MYSTIQUE

LIGHT TRUCK:
1992-96 AEROSTAR, ECONOLINE
1994-96 BRONCO, F-150-350 SERIES, VILLAGER
1995-96 EXPLORER, RANGER, WINDSTAR

This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include 1994-96 vehicles.

ISSUE:
The covers of the driver and passenger air bag modules MUST NOT be repainted for any reason. Any applied paint may damage the cover material. This could affect air bag performance during deployment and may increase the risk of injury during a collision.

ACTION:





Air Bag Modules with damaged or marred deployment covers MUST BE COMPLETELY REPLACED - NOT REPAINTED. Refer to the Dealer Master Parts Catalog for correct parts usage. Air bag modules are on the Mandatory Return List and must be returned to the Warranty Parts Return Center. Refer to Figure 1. Refer to TSB 91-9-1 for air bag return information.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 91-9-1
SUPERSEDES: 92-24-1
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 104000, 107000