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Undeployed Air Bag - Faulty

If an air bag is diagnosed as faulty, the faulty air bag must be replaced with a new air bag module. The faulty air bag cannot be disposed of in the usual manner. It must be returned intact to Ford Motor Company for proper disposal. Return the carton to the following address for warranty claim credit:

WARRANTY PARTS RETURN CENTER

1285 S. MILL STREET

PLYMOUTH, MI 48170

NOTE: All faulty live air bags have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules should be treated the same as any faulty live air bags being returned.

The air bag must be packaged and shipped according to the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Retain packaging used for replacement air bag including the labeling. Do not deploy air bag. Package the module properly in the original service replacement carton and tape shut securely, with the Flammable Solid label and shipping exemption affixed to it.