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1968 Mercury COUGAR Seats Front Assembly Recliner Recall


NHTSA Recall #	48868
NHTSA Compaign #	77V043000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	MERCURY
Brand	MERCURY
Model	COUGAR
Model Year	1968
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Date of notification	02/05/77
Begin date of manufacuring	29/06/24
End date of manufacturing	29/06/24
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	28/03/77
Report created	12/10/79
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	480000
Defect summary	The seat back pivot pin bracket on the involved vehicles may fail. Consequently, the seat back will rotate rearward.
Consequence summary
Corrective action	The dealer will replace the driver"s seat pivot pin bracket on all affected vehicles, free of charge.
Recall notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front bucket seats. System: interior; seat back. Consequences of defect: should the pin break during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.

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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1968 Mercury COUGAR Seats Front Assembly Recliner Recall

1968 Mercury COUGAR Seats Front Assembly Recliner Recall

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