NHTSA Recall 89V170000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V170000; Date: Oct. 13, 1989
This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Ford Escort; 1986 Ford Escort; 1987 Ford Escort; 1985 Mercury Lynx; 1986 Mercury Lynx; 1987 Mercury Lynx
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,375,500
Recall Summary:
The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.
How to Fix:
Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary
Recall Notes:
System: seat track pedestal. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 13, 1989
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