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Lincoln Engineering Analysis EA03014: INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
2003 Lincoln Town Car
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Air Bags:Side/Window
- Summary
- This investigation identified a total of 182 reports alleging inadvertent or non-crash deployment of the side air bags.the data examined during the investigation suggest that the side air bag crash sensing system's algorithm may recognize certain non-crash incidents as deployable events.ODI has not, however, identified any failed component that relates to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.also, ODI has not identified any trend in the manufacture dates of complaint vehicles that may indicate a component or vehicle-manufacturing problem.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.the Agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary report.
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