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NHTSARecalled Feb 24, 1983 · #83V020000

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE MANUFACTURER SUSPECTS THAT THE HARDWARE THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT TRACKS (THE STRIPS THAT THE SEAT SLIDES ON) TO THE FLOOR MAY BECOME LOOSE OR MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE SEAT IN PLACE DURING A COLLISION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF AN INCORRECT WASHER DURING MANUFACTURE. THE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS".

Product details

Product
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL LARGER DIAMETER WASHERS ON THE BOLT ASSEMBLY.

View the official CPSC notice