FORD THUNDERBIRD 1979: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V013000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | THUNDERBIRD | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-03-20 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1979-02-01 - 1979-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT WELD NUTS THAT ATTACH THE REAR PORTION OF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK TO THE FLOOR PAN. THE INCORRECT NUTS HAVE AN OVERSIZE DIAMETER AND THREAD, AND UPON FRONT SEAT TRACK ANCHOR BOLT INSTALLATION, THE THREADS MAY HAVE BEEN STRIPPED.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR ANY STRIPPED WELD NUTS AND INSTALL LARGER SIZE BOLTS TO ANCHOR THE SEAT TRACK TO THE FLOOR AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FLOOR PAN ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE FRONT SEAT CANDISENGAGE FROM FLOOR MOUNTING CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY TO OCCUPANT.
