NHTSA recall 83V134000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 83V134000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1983-12-20 |
| Owners notified | 1983-12-22 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Units potentially affected | 530000 |
What is wrong
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".
The remedy
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.
| 1984 FORD BRONCO | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
|---|---|
| 1984 FORD BRONCO II | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD CROWN VICTORIA | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD ESCORT | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD EXP | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD LTD | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD MUSTANG | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD RANGER | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD TEMPO | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 FORD THUNDERBIRD | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 LINCOLN MARK VII | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1984 MERCURY CAPRI | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 MERCURY COUGAR | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 MERCURY LYNX | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 MERCURY MARQUIS | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
| 1984 MERCURY TOPAZ | Built 1983-08-01 to 1983-12-01. |
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