Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #92V065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V065000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 654,000 affected units, STRUCTURE:WHEEL WELL SPARE COVER (8/82), component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the compartment is closed it cannot be opened from the inside.

Corrective Action

Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V065000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1992-05-11T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:wheel well spare cover (8/82)

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 654,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the compartment is closed it cannot be opened from the inside.

Consequence Summary: There is a danger of air deprivation, hyperthermia,and/or panic response to a child who has locked himself or herself into thecompartment, with the possibility of asphyxiation.

Corrective Action: Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-i6yt~4kqy-8jfv

NHTSA ID: 92V065000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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