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SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: HEAD RESTRAINT
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 06V111000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): FORD ESCAPE (2005)
MERCURY MARINER (2005)
Campaign No: 06V111000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 134365
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2005 JAN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 2005 MAR
SYSTEM
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT
1-800-392-3673.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 06V111000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): FORD ESCAPE (2005)
MERCURY MARINER (2005)
Campaign No: 06V111000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 134365
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2005 JAN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 2005 MAR
SYSTEM
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT
1-800-392-3673.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.