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Safety recall · 77V043000

Seats: recliner Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on March 28, 1977. It covers about 480,000 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
77V043000
Reported
Mar 28, 1977
Vehicles
480,000
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The seat back pivot pin bracket on the involved vehicles may fail. Consequently, the seat back will rotate rearward.

The fix

The dealer will replace the driver"s seat pivot pin bracket on all affected vehicles, free of charge.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V043000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1968 Ford Mustang02A
1969 Ford Mustang04B
1968 Mercury Cougar01A
1969 Mercury Cougar04B

Questions

Is the 77V043000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 77V043000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 77V043000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 28, 1977. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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