Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
96V045000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1994 to 10/01/1994V (Vehicle)4900004/24/1996MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/05/199603/12/1996571210
Defect SummaryThe rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: this condition can reduce the restraining capabilities of the safety belt in the event of an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.
NotesSystem: interior; restraint; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no. 210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
07/13/20031
 Consumer states that drivers seat belt does not lock. delaer notified.*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
200002
 Driver side seat belt is inoperative. belt will either, not fasten or will release while fastened. cause of the failure is undetermined. also hile driving and brake pedal depressed, the pedal will surge against driver's feet. when this occurs vehicle fails to stop, causing extended stopping distance.*ak
05/15/199505/15/1995
 Seat belt does not retract. qcaw
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
 Front seat shoulder straps failed. please describe. tt
09/23/1995
 Passengers airbag did not deploy upon impact; airbags deployed after officer existed vehicle; driver's shoulder/seat belt did not hold; hit a tractor trailer