NHTSA Campaign 96V089001

SEATS

Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jun 3, 1996 · 6,600 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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."

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A COMPONENT IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCURY VILLAGER 1995 6,600

Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V089001 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.