Vehicle Recall Archive for 1988 FORD

Record ID	39803
Campaign Number	92V065000
Make of Vehicle	FORD
Model of Vehicle	TAURUS
Year	1988
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	WHEELS
Defect Description	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.
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.
Manufacturers	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Start of Manufacture	19851001
End of Manufacture	19920501
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	654000
Date Owners Notified	19920515
Initiated By	ODI
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19920511
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard

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