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Recall 96V-089

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1995 Mercury Villager: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-089
Reported
June 3, 1996
Vehicles affected
6,600 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

Dealers will replace a component in the third row sliding bench seat latch assembly.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: interior; seats; bench; fmvss no. 207. Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans equipped with sliding third row bench seats.note: owner notification is expected to begin on or before july 17, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles