Recall
Ford Aerostar — 90V144000
NHTSA ID
90V144000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1990-08-06
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Units Affected
14,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS A TILT FORWARD FUNCTION. A LATCH RETAINS THE SEAT IN THE NORMAL RIDE POSTION, AND THIS LATCH MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY.