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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
04:08 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
89V170000
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
EA87023
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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