[Squishy]

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.

 

[Squishy]

SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: HEAD RESTRAINT

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 06V116000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE

Campaign No: 06V116000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 23100

Beginning Date of Manufacture: NO DATE

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 MOON ROOFS 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 DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA
AT 1-800-222-5500.

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.

 

[Dasha]

Recall ID# 06V111000 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Recall Date:
APR 07, 2006
Model Affected:
2005 MERCURY MARINER
Summary:
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:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Potential Units Affected:
134365
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 06C12