Front assembly: reclinerRecall 76V-112 · Ford and Mercury vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 76V-112 covers 6,373 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 1976.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,3733 models

ReportedJul 20, 1976Owners notified Aug 12, 1976

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 76V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

FORD MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 199.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT SEAT BACK RESTRAININGDEVICES THAT MAY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD NO.207.THIS CONDITION RESULTED BECAUSE SCREWS SECURING THE LATCHSTRIKER TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME WERE NOT PROPERLY PROCESSED BY THEIRMANUFATURER.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SCREW AS NECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford Mustang1976

Ford Pinto1976

Mercury Bobcat1976