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NHTSA recall 83V063000

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Ford Escort and 3 more

Reported Jun 22, 1983610,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jul 1, 1980 – Mar 1, 1983

The defect

Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.

The remedy

Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Escort
198119821983
Ford Exp
19821983
Mercury LN7
19821983
Mercury Lynx
198119821983

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; two door.system: structure; door lock pillars.consequences of defect: door may not latch properly. In driving over roughroads the door could open, allowing passenger to fall from vehicle and becomeinjured.