Vehicle recall 92V080000 · June 2, 1992
1991-1992 Mercury Capri
The air bag modules do not meet the Ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The air bag modules do not meet the Ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance.
- Consequence
- At high ambient interior vehicle temperatures ABOVE140 degrees, the air bag may tear and malfunction upon deployment.
- Remedy
- Replace the air bag modules with modules that meet specifications.
- Notes
- System: air bags.vehicle description: passenger cars manufactured in australia.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V080000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 1992
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 4, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 648
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercury Capri (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
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