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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / ESCORT     1993
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 22, 1994
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V055000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3500
Summary:
 THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.
Consequence:
 IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

 
 

 

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