FORD TAURUS 2004: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V330000

Make Model Year
FORD TAURUS 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-07-20 2004-07-08 2004-07-08

Production Dates: 2003-11-17 - 2004-01-15

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S18

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24277

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.

Consequence

THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.