Make : MERCURY | Model : CAPRI | Year : 1974 |
Build Dates : 19700801 - 19730801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V268000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800312 | Date Received by ODI: 19791220 | Date Added to Database: 19800114 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 152000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE RECLINING SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A POOR QUALITY OR A MISSING WELD IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME. THIS COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL LOADING ON OTHER SUPPORTIVE ELEMENTS IN THE SEAT WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND EVENTUAL BREAKAGE OF THE SEAT BACK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRIVER"S SIDE SEAT BACK. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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