July 12, 1984 1981 Ford Escort Recalled NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V085000 Component:
SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
80034
Summary:
SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO THE RECLINER MECHANISM MAY BREAK.
Remedy:
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 SEAT RECLINERS. SYSTEM: INTERIOR; DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SEAT BACK IS PLACED UNDER REARWARD PRESSURE, THE SEAT
BACK MAY SUDDENLY FALL TO THE HORIZONTAL POSITON WITHOUT WARNING. IF THIS OCCURS ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. | 