NHTSA Recall 83V134000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1983-12-20. An estimated 530,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1984 Ford Bronco Ii
- 1984 Ford Bronco
- 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1984 Ford Escort
- 1984 Ford Exp
- 1984 Ford Ltd
- 1984 Ford Mustang
- 1984 Ford Ranger
- 1984 Ford Tempo
- 1984 Ford Thunderbird
- 1984 Lincoln Continental
- 1984 Lincoln Mark Vii
- 1984 Mercury Capri
- 1984 Mercury Cougar
- 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis
- 1984 Mercury Lynx
- 1984 Mercury Marquis
- 1984 Mercury Topaz