Vehicle recall 90V144000 · August 6, 1990
1989-1990 Ford Aerostar
The second row right hand seat assembly has a tilt forward function.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The second row right hand seat assembly has a tilt forward function. A latch retains the seat in the normal ride postion, and this latch may release under severe frontal impact conditions, allowing the seat to pivot forward.
- Consequence
- In the event of vehicle accident, the seat could pivotforward, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Replace seat pawl assembly with a revised design assembly.
- Notes
- System: seat assembly.vehicle description: truck vans equipped with quad captain's chairs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V144000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 1990
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 19, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Aerostar (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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