Front assembly: reclinerRecall 90V-144 · 1989–1990 Ford Aerostar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-144 covers 14,300 1989–1990 Ford Aerostar for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS A TILT FORWARD FUNCTION. A LATCH RETAINS THE SEAT IN THE NORMAL RIDE POSTION, AND THIS LATCH MAY RELEASE UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT COULD PIVOTFORWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
The fix
REPLACE SEAT PAWL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED DESIGN ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: SEAT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VANS EQUIPPED WITH QUAD CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1989 to February 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.