NHTSA recall 92V065000
Wheels · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1990 Ford Taurus
- 1990 Mercury Sable
- 1991 Ford Taurus
- 1991 Mercury Sable
- 1992 Ford Taurus
- 1992 Mercury Sable
All model years NHTSA lists
1986 Ford Taurus, 1987 Ford Taurus, 1988 Ford Taurus, 1989 Ford Taurus, 1990 Ford Taurus, 1991 Ford Taurus, 1992 Ford Taurus, 1986 Mercury Sable, 1987 Mercury Sable, 1988 Mercury Sable, 1989 Mercury Sable, 1990 Mercury Sable, 1991 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Sable.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 92V065000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.