NHTSA recall 04V-330 (04V330000)

seats recall reported July 8, 2004 - about 24,277 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V330000
Also written as: 04V-330
Manufacturer number: 04S18
Reported: July 8, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~24,277
Component: seats

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.

Why it is dangerous

THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-330 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Ford Taurus - 2004

Ford Thunderbird - 2004

Mercury Sable - 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.