Make : FORD | Model : THUNDERBIRD | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20031215 - 20040120 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V330000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040720 | Date Received by ODI: 20040708 | Date Added to Database: 20040708 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S18 | ||
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24277 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED. |
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Consequence:
THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |