NHTSA (USA)High Risk

March 19, 1993

1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOODNHTSA Campaign #93V041000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety Risk

IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.