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.