1983 MERCURY LYNX RECALL - #84V071000
RECALL FOR SEATS
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 MERCURY LYNX |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 8/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
6/20/1984 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/14/1984 |
| # Affected |
261,400 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NON-RECLINING FRONTSEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEAT BELT IS CUT DURING IMPACT, FRONT PASSENGERSWILL NO LONGER BE PROTECTED BY SAFETY BELT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONALINJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE DEFECT CAN BE CORRECTED, SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE USED AS THEY DOAFFORD SOME PROTECTION. |
| See also |
1983 MERCURY LYNX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1983 MERCURY LYNX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1983 MERCURY LYNX Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
Nov 01, 1995 - 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
Nov 01, 1995 - 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
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