Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / TAURUS / 2000

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA03010 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: TAURUS Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2000
Component Name: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Jul, 02 2003 Date Closed: Jun, 23 2004
Subject: FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH Summary: This investigation identified a total of 427 reports alleging non-deployment of the frontal air bags.of the 427 reports, two incidents (fatal crashes) have been identified as severe frontal crashes in which the frontal air bags did not deploy.a defect trend has not been identified at this time.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary report.