Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / FOCUS / 2001

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE02020 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FOCUS Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2001
Component Name: AIR BAGS Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Feb, 11 2002 Date Closed: Aug, 16 2002
Subject: AIR BAG BURN INJURIES/VEHICLE FIRES Summary: Information disclosed during this pe shows allegations of burn injuries resulting from abrasion and/or termal causes.allegations of chemical burns also exist.several incidents allege vehicles fires resulting from deployment of the air bags.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to facilitate a thorough review of the complex issues in this matter.