Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890401 - 19900201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V144000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900919 | Date Received by ODI: 19900806 | Date Added to Database: 19900823 |
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: 14300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS A TILT FORWARD FUNCTION. A LATCH RETAINS THE SEAT IN THE NORMAL RIDE POSTION, AND THIS LATCH MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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