Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #81V102000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V102000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 6,500 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BUCKET:BACK REST, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The housing plates on the driver seat back latch recliner assemblies were manufactured with substandard material products. This tainted steel was used to produce seatback latches for both the right and left side seat assemblies. Under certain conditions, the defective housing plates may distort, allowing the locking teeth to disengage and tear off. This permits the seatback to pivot backwards.

Corrective Action

Upon inspection, both driver and passenger seat latch/recliner assemblies, on vehicles exhibiting the suspect date codes, will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V102000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1981-09-08T00:00:00
Subject: Interior systems:bucket:back rest
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 6,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The housing plates on the driver seat back latch recliner assemblies were manufactured with substandard material products. This tainted steel was used to produce seatback latches for both the right and left side seat assemblies. Under certain conditions, the defective housing plates may distort, allowing the locking teeth to disengage and tear off. This permits the seatback to pivot backwards.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Upon inspection, both driver and passenger seat latch/recliner assemblies, on vehicles exhibiting the suspect date codes, will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cn3q~spy8~2h5r
NHTSA ID: 81V102000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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