NHTSA Recall 86V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V082000; Date: Jun. 24, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford Tempo; 1984 Mercury Topaz
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 195,732
Recall Summary:
The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture. Consequence of defect: if this bolt breaks, the driver and seat back will fall back, which could result in the driver losing control of the car and possibly lead to an accident.
How to Fix:
Replace screws that attach driver's seat back assembly to the seat cushion frame.
Recall Notes:
System: driver's seat back. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 1986
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