Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V056001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V056001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 2,012 affected units, FORD/SEAT LUBRICATION, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans. the affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit latch system. in some cases, the actuator spring in the latch could deform after repeated use, causing the latch to remain in the unlatched position. if this occurs, the seat will slide freely on the seat track and the springs on the track will move the seat to the easy entry position toward the front of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat track for the second row right hand side captain's chair, which includes the easy entry and exit latch mechanism.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V056001

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1999-03-30T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/seat lubrication

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 2,012

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99S08

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. the affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit latch system. in some cases, the actuator spring in the latch could deform after repeated use, causing the latch to remain in the unlatched position. if this occurs, the seat will slide freely on the seat track and the springs on the track will move the seat to the easy entry position toward the front of the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: An unlatched seat track could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the seat track for the second row right hand side captain's chair, which includes the easy entry and exit latch mechanism.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-27xa-x24w~y9kg

NHTSA ID: 99V056001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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