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Undeployed Air Bag - Faulty






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

In the event that an air bag is diagnosed as inoperative (refer to Diagnosis and Testing), the inoperative air bag must be installed new. The inoperative 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
7655 NORTH HAGGERTY ROAD
CANTON, MI 48187-2435


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. Properly package the module in the original service replacement carton and securely tape shut, with the flammable solid label and shipping exemption affixed to it.