NHTSA Recall 02V323000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 396,217 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Escort.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V323000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02S44 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | December 9, 2002 |
| Owner notification | February 11, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
Safety risk
This may, in turn, cause the air bag readiness light to illuminate and in very rare occurrences, air bag deployment, melted wiring, or fire may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install the shield over the iabm and apply nyogel grease to the connector. Owner notification began february 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V323000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.