1990 Ford Tempo Recalls
GL Coupe
1990 Ford Tempo Recall Record
Recall ID # 90E043001 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Date:
OCT 30, 1990
Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Description
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.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 96V071000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY