NHTSA Recall 79V268000: Recliner (seats)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 152,000 vehicles. It affects 1971–1974 Mercury Capri.
| NHTSA campaign | 79V268000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › RECLINER |
| Report received | December 20, 1979 |
| Owner notification | March 12, 1980 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The reclining seat assemblies may have a poor quality or a missing weld in the seat back frame. This could cause additional loading on other supportive elements in the seat which could result in loosening and eventual breakage of the seat back.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealer will make the necessary structural modifications to the driver"s side seat back.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat back recliner.consequences of defect: if the seat back should break, the driver could beinjured or lose control of the vehicle, and an accident could occur.
Vehicles covered by recall 79V268000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.