MERCURY TOPAZ 1984: SEATS
| Make : MERCURY | Model : TOPAZ | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1983-04-01 - 1984-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V082000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-06-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-06-24 | Date Added to Database: 1986-07-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 195732 | ||
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Summary:
THE FORWARD BOLT THAT PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS BOLT BREAKS, THE DRIVER AND SEAT BACK WILL FALL BACK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE SCREWS THAT ATTACH DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: DRIVER'S SEAT BACK. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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