NHTSA recall 99V-056 (99V056001)

seats recall reported March 30, 1999 - about 2,012 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V056001
Also written as: 99V-056
Manufacturer number: 99S08
Reported: March 30, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~2,012
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN CHAIR THAT HAS INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE ACTUATOR SPRING IN THE LATCH COULD DEFORM AFTER REPEATED USE, CAUSING THE LATCH TO REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FREELY ON THE SEAT TRACK AND THE SPRINGS ON THE TRACK WILL MOVE THE SEAT TO THE EASY ENTRY POSITION TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

Why it is dangerous

AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK FOR THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR, WHICH INCLUDES THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH MECHANISM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-056 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Villager - 1999

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