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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / AEROSTAR     1989-1990
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 31, 1990
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 90V144000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14300
Summary:
 THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS A TILT FORWARD FUNCTION. A LATCH RETAINS THE SEAT IN THE NORMAL RIDE POSTION, AND THIS LATCH MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD.
Consequence:
 IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
 REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: SEAT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VANS EQUIPPED WITH QUAD CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS.

 
 

 

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