1985 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #89V170000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 FORD ESCORT |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1984 - 8/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
10/25/1989 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/13/1989 |
| # Affected |
1,375,500 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SEAT TRACK PEDESTAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1985 FORD ESCORT Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1985 FORD ESCORT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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