The occupant protection system does not comply with theenergy absorption requirements of FMVSS 208. This reduces the crash protectionafforded by the steering wheel and air bag systems in event of an accident.

Air Bags

Date Announced
DEC 24, 1991
Vehicles Affected
26,395
NHTSA Campaign #
91V223000
Summary
The driver's occupant protection system (steering wheel and air bag) exceeds the 60G thorax criterion in NHTSA crash tests.
Actions
Replace the steering wheel with a modified wheel designed for increased energy absorption.
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