NHTSA recall 90V-144 (90V144000)

seats recall reported August 6, 1990 - about 14,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V144000
Also written as: 90V-144
Reported: August 6, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~14,300
Component: seats

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-144 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Aerostar - 1990

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