What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2002236
- Recall date
- 9 December 2002
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Escort
- Model years
- 1997
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Airbag
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 42,109
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the Integrated Air Bag Monitor (IABM) contaminated with water or other liquids may experience internal electrical shorting. This in turn may result in air bag readiness light illumination; however in very rare occurrences, airbag deployment, melted wiring or fire may occur. Correction: Dealer will install a shield over the IABM and nyogel grease to the connector.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2002236.