NHTSA Recall 89V226000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1989-12-18. An estimated 118,787 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
Risk
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH CAPTAINS CHAIRS.
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