1984 MERCURY TOPAZ RECALL - #86V082000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THE FORWARD BOLT THAT PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS BOLT BREAKS, THE DRIVER AND SEAT BACK WILL FALL BACK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1983 - 8/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
7/1/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/20/1986 |
| # Affected |
195,732 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THE FORWARD BOLT THAT PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS BOLT BREAKS, THE DRIVER AND SEAT BACK WILL FALL BACK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE SCREWS THAT ATTACH DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: DRIVER'S SEAT BACK. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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