NHTSA Recall 92V065000: Wheels
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 654,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 92V065000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | May 11, 1992 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 1992 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.
Notes
System: structure: storage compartments.vehicle description: passenger cars (station wagons).note: ford will have sufficient quantities of the new latch assemblies availableto begin the replacement recall in july, 1992. Until the latch assembly isreplaced, ford recommends owners lock the storage compartment when not in use.also, ford advises that the latch striker can be removed to disable the currentlatch until revised latch assemblies are available.
Vehicles covered by recall 92V065000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
| Mercury Sable | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
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.