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Equipment recall 90E043001 · October 30, 1990

Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and 5 more models

Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Consequence
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Notes
Note:this campaign was initiated by TRW, Inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description:passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
90E043001
Reported to NHTSA
October 30, 1990
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
November 5, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected
172,000
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Air bags › Frontal
Recall 90E043001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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