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1996 Ford Windstar recall: seats

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 1, 1996. It covers about 200 vehicles.

vehicles affected
200
reported
Jul 1, 1996
owners notified
Aug 14, 1996
related complaints
6

Seats

What is wrong
The four fasteners securing the driver's seat to the floorpan were not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk
The driver's seat may not properly hold in the event of a vehicle accident resulting in personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat fasteners and retorque to proper specifications.

Recall number 96V114000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about seats problems.

1996 Ford Windstar

Questions about recall 96V114000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Ford Windstar seats?

Yes. Recall 96V114000, reported on July 1, 1996, covers about 200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V114000?

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat fasteners and retorque to proper specifications.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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