Ford has recalled 29,000 Ford Escort cars from the 1995 model year for an airbag defect.  Two bolts that are intended to secure the passenger airbag module to the instrument panel (dash assembly) are missing.  In a crash where the air bags deploy, the passenger air bag can come out of the dash,which increases the risk of personal injury to the passenger.

Isn’t it amazing that despite all the claims about excellent quality control and quality being “Job One”, mistakes like this still happen?  And this isn’t just an issue about poor fit and finish, but a safety defect that can injure you.  The dealership fix is simple: secure the bolts like the factory was supposed to.

The government’s recall number is 94V-197.