NHTSA Recall 03V281000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V281000; Date: Aug. 5, 2003
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Ford Explorer; 1999 Ford Explorer; 2000 Ford Explorer; 2001 Ford Explorer; 2001 Ford Explorer Sport; 2002 Ford Explorer Sport; 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac; 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac; 1998 Mercury Mountaineer; 1999 Mercury Mountaineer; 2000 Mercury Mountaineer; 2001 Mercury Mountaineer
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,552,880
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s04. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 2003
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