Defect Description For Recall
Children Can Accidentally Lock Themselves In The Footwell Area Of The Rear-Facing Third Seat, Or In The Storage Compartment In Station Wagons Not Equipped With An Optional Third Seat. Once The Compartment Is Closed It Cannot Be Opened From The Inside.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
SABLE
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
92V065000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
There Is A Danger Of Air Deprivation, Hyperthermia,And/Or Panic Response To A Child Who Has Locked Himself Or Herself Into Thecompartment, With The Possibility Of Asphyxiation.
Fix Defect
Replace The Self-Latching Assembly Currently Used In The Rear Storage Compartment With A Latch Assembly That Can Only Be Closed With A Key.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19851001
End Of Manufacture
19920501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
654000
Date Owners Notified
19920515
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19920511