Recall 83V020000
Seats — Ford · reported 24 Feb 1983 · 22 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE MANUFACTURER SUSPECTS THAT THE HARDWARE THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT TRACKS (THE STRIPS THAT THE SEAT SLIDES ON) TO THE FLOOR MAY BECOME LOOSE OR MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE SEAT IN PLACE DURING A COLLISION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF AN INCORRECT WASHER DURING MANUFACTURE. THE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL LARGER DIAMETER WASHERS ON THE BOLT ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENCH SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT TRACK ATTACHMENT BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY TO BECOMEDETACHED DURING AN ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY.NOTE: A RATTLING NOISE MAY INDICATE A LOOSENING OF THE SEAT BELT TRACK BOLT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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