NHTSA Recall 83V063000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V063000; Date: Jun. 22, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1982 Ford Escort; 1983 Ford Escort; 1982 Ford EXP; 1983 Ford EXP; 1982 Mercury LN7; 1983 Mercury LN7; 1981 Mercury Lynx; 1982 Mercury Lynx; 1983 Mercury Lynx
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 610,000
Recall Summary:
Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
How to Fix:
Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; two door. System: structure; door lock pillars. Consequences of defect: door may not latch properly. In driving over roughroads the door could open, allowing passenger to fall from vehicle and becomeinjured.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 18, 1983
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