NHTSA Recall 79V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V013000; Date: Jan. 9, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Ltd Ii; 1979 Ford Ranchero; 1979 Ford Thunderbird; 1979 Mercury Cougar; 1979 Mercury XR7
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may have been built with incorrect weld nuts that attach the rear portion of the front outboard seat track to the floor pan. The incorrect nuts have an oversize diameter and thread, and upon front seat track anchor bolt installation, the threads may have been stripped.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, repair any stripped weld nuts and install larger size bolts to anchor the seat track to the floor at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; floor pan attachments. Consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, the front seat candisengage from floor mounting creating the potential for serious personalinjury to occupant.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1979
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