1981 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #84V085000
RECALL FOR SEATS
SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO THE RECLINER MECHANISM MAY BREAK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 FORD ESCORT |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1980 - 5/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
8/3/1984 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/13/1984 |
| # Affected |
80,034 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO THE RECLINER MECHANISM MAY BREAK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE ATTACHMENT SCREW ON THE DRIVER"S SEAT WILL BE REPLACED BY ONE OF A LARGER DIAMETER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; STATION WAGON MODELS WITH FRONT SEATRECLINERS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; DRIVERS SEAT BACK FRAME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SEAT BACK IS PLACED UNDER REARWARD PRESSURE, THESEAT BACK MAY SUDDENLY FALL TO THE HORIZONTAL POSITON WITHOUT WARNING. IF THISOCCURS ON THE DRIVER"S SEAT, IT MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER"S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEAT BELTS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
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