OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

90V031000

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

Reported Feb 12, 1990 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.

Consequence

THE REVERSAL OF THE WIRES COULD CAUSE DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF THE OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM:AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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