NHTSA Recall 84V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V085000; Date: Jul. 18, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1981 Mercury Lynx
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 80,034
Recall Summary:
Screw that connects the seat back frame to the recliner mechanism may break.
How to Fix:
The attachment screw on the driver"s seat will be replaced by one of a larger diameter.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; station wagon models with front seatrecliners. System: interior; drivers seat back frame. Consequences of defect: if the seat back is placed under rearward pressure, theseat back may suddenly fall to the horizontal positon without warning. If thisoccurs on the driver"s seat, it may affect the driver"s control of the vehicle,possibly resulting in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 13, 1984
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