Recall 96V-114
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 Ford Windstar: Seats.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-114
- Reported
- July 1, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 200 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The four fasteners securing the driver's seat to the floorpan were not torqued to proper specifications.
The risk
The driver's seat may not properly hold in the event of a vehicle accident resulting in personal injury to the occupant.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat fasteners and retorque to proper specifications.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: interior; seat tracks and anchors. Vehicle description: light duty passenger mini-van. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin on or before july 24, 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
- Ford Windstar 1996