Recall
Ford Escort — 94V055000
NHTSA ID
94V055000
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1994-03-26
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
3,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.