MERCURY COUGAR 1968: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | COUGAR | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-05-02 | 1977-03-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 480000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
THE SEAT BACK PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SEAT BACK WILL ROTATE REARWARD.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER"S SEAT PIVOT PIN BRACKET ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BACK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE PIN BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
