# 1989 FORD MUSTANG — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
> NHTSA complaint `157344` · 1999-07-03 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** MUSTANG
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
## Narrative
WHILE MY WIFE WAS GETTING INTO THE CAR THE LEFT FRONT STUD BROKE OUT OF THE  SEATBACK FRAME. FROM THE SUDDEN MOVE TO THE REAR SHE PULL HERE BACK. THE PART THAT BROKE DID NOT HAVE ANY RUST. ALSO THE STUD WAS NOT SQUARED TO THE NUT. I HAVE NOT CHECK THE OTHER STUD YET. ALSO I NEED TO CHECK THE OTHER SEAT. I MAY SEEK LEGAL ACTION . JUST HOW MANY TIME HAS THIS SEAT FAILED IN A DRIVING  ACCIDENT. FORD SHOULD BE MADE TO CHECK ALL MOUNTS. THIS WILL BE MY SECOND ROUND WITH FORD. I AM 1 TO 0 FOR THEM. THANK YOU. *AK
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