NHTSA recall 96V-089 (96V089001)

seats recall reported June 3, 1996 - about 6,600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V089001
Also written as: 96V-089
Reported: June 3, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~6,600
Component: seats

What is being recalled

AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION IN THE SEAT CABLE ROLLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT ADJUST LEVER TO THE LATCH TO BE PINCHED IN THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY.

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A COMPONENT IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-089 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Villager - 1995

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