Ford, Mercury, Lincoln 1984 Seat Belts recall
Recalled December 20, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V134000 · Ford
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Units
530,000 units
Description
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 to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Product
Ford BRONCO · Ford BRONCO II · Ford CAPRI · Ford CONTINENTAL · Ford COUGAR · Ford CROWN VICTORIA · Ford ESCORT · Ford EXP · Ford GRAND MARQUIS · Ford LTD · Ford LYNX · Ford MARK VII · Ford MARQUIS · Ford MUSTANG · Ford RANGER · Ford TEMPO · Ford THUNDERBIRD · Ford TOPAZ
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →