MERCURY VILLAGER 1995: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V089001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | VILLAGER | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-07-10 | 1996-06-03 | 1996-06-04 |
Production Dates: 1995-07-01 - 1995-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION IN THE SEAT CABLE ROLLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT ADJUST LEVER TO THE LATCH TO BE PINCHED IN THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY.
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A COMPONENT IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEATS; BENCH; FMVSS NO. 207. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING THIRD ROW BENCH SEATS.NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 17, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
