Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.

Air Bags — Knee Bolster

Summary
During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
Actions
Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.
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Date Announced
APR 10, 1991
Vehicles Affected
13,500
NHTSA Campaign #
91V054000
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