NHTSA recall 86V082000
Seats
Ford Tempo and 1 more
Reported Jun 24, 1986195,732 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Apr 1, 1983 – Aug 1, 1984
The defect
The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture. consequence of defect: if this bolt breaks, the driver and seat back will fall back, which could result in the driver losing control of the car and possibly lead to an accident.
The remedy
Replace screws that attach driver's seat back assembly to the seat cushion frame.