NHTSA recall 88V028000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V028000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1988-03-08 |
| Owners notified | 1988-03-30 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Units potentially affected | 21200 |
What is wrong
AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
What can happen
SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.
The remedy
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL DUAL FACING REARSEATS.
| 1987 FORD CROWN VICTORIA | Built 1986-08-01 to 1987-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA | Built 1986-08-01 to 1987-10-01. |
| 1987 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | Built 1986-08-01 to 1987-10-01. |
| 1988 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | Built 1986-08-01 to 1987-10-01. |
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