NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP96014 CFAS petitioned the Agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the "airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems" for the 1991-92 Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta, 1990-92 Ford Taurus, and 1994-96 Chrysler minivans are defective.CFAS allege that "information on low speed crashes where occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems."
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
possible recall
1991 FORD TAURUS -- CFAS petitioned the Agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the "airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems" for the 1991-92 Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta, 1990-92 Ford Taurus, and 1994-96 Chrysler minivans are defective. CFAS allege that "information on low speed crashes where occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems." Investigation was initiated on November 14 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP96014 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #SQ98008 See resume for details.
Electrical System
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- See resume for details. Investigation was initiated on May 04 1998. Closed on May 08 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #SQ98008 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96024 Accumulation of ice, snow, or slush could cause the engine cooling fan to freeze to the fan shroud.automatic or manual actuation of the cooling fan motor when the fan is frozen to the shroud may cause the fan motor and wiring to overheat and cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Recall #97V019000
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Accumulation of ice, snow, or slush could cause the engine cooling fan to freeze to the fan shroud. Automatic or manual actuation of the cooling fan motor when the fan is frozen to the shroud may cause the fan motor and wiring to overheat and cause a fire in the engine compartment. Investigation was initiated on September 30 1996. Closed on April 15 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96024 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96033 Bad weather may cause the engine cooling fan to freeze the fan shroud.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Recall #97V019000
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Bad weather may cause the engine cooling fan to freeze the fan shroud. Investigation was initiated on May 02 1996. Closed on September 30 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96033 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP91013 Anti-lock brakes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Anti-lock brakes Investigation was initiated on September 24 1991. Closed on January 30 1992. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP91013 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA94008 There is no summary currently available
Steering
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Investigation was initiated on February 16 1994. Closed on February 27 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94008 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE93058 There is no summary currently available
Steering
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Investigation was initiated on June 15 1993. Closed on February 16 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93058 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA92040 There is no summary currently available
Structure**
Recall #93V106001
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1991 FORD TAURUS --
Investigation was initiated on November 30 1992. Closed on June 30 1993. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA92040 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA91042 There is no summary currently available
Structure
Recall #92V065000
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Investigation was initiated on October 28 1991. Closed on May 21 1992. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA91042 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE91108 There is no summary currently available
Structure
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Investigation was initiated on August 01 1991. Closed on October 28 1991. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE91108 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE93100 There is no summary currently available
Suspension
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Investigation was initiated on December 02 1993. Closed on June 30 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93100 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE93070 There is no summary currently available
Suspension
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Investigation was initiated on July 27 1993. Closed on November 22 1993. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93070 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP95004 Alleged defective tie rods
Unknown Or Other
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Alleged defective tie rods Investigation was initiated on August 08 1995. Closed on August 30 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP95004 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE93065 There is no summary currently available
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
no recall issued
1991 FORD TAURUS -- Investigation was initiated on July 15 1993. Closed on November 30 1993. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93065 »