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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / ESCORT     1985-1987
     MERCURY / LYNX     1985-1987
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 10, 1989
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 89V170000 NHTSA Action Number: EA87023
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1375500
Summary:
 THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
 INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY
Notes:
 SYSTEM: SEAT TRACK PEDESTAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

 
 

 

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