Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA91052 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/27/1991 | 11/24/1992 | SEAT BELT SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/27/1989 | 12/31/1991 | FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINT | ||
| We have received numerous reports which allege a malfunction or failure of the passive restraint system.additional reports allege that the passive restraint system failed to restrain/adequately protect the occupant during an accident | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 72000 | 1 | 03/21/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that the seat belt support on the 1989 ford tempo had disengaged on driver's side and front passenger side. the contact took vehicle to dealer , and the dealer stated that they wouldn't be able to fix the vehicle under warranty because the vehicle was too old. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - the consumer feels that the seat belt support was made from an inferior plastic which became brittle. *nm | |||
| 06/10/1996 | |||
| Driver's automatic seat belt failed to disengage, tightening upon being worn. husband had to cut her out of the belt. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1996 | |||
| The passenger's side automatic seat belt will not retract. a very loud noise is experienced when opening and closing the doors, coming from the seat belt motor.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Motorbelts track/motor failed twice. *dsh | |||
| Drivers side w/passenger having premature failure of seat belt engaging around occupant. please describe details. | |||
| Clutch failed twice,transmission failed, brake system malfuctioned, automatic seat belt retractor failed, exhaust system replaced, oil pan gasket replaced. tt | |||
| 07/07/1995 | |||
| Seatbelt track failed, seatbelt is locked in position. tt | |||
| 07/06/1995 | |||
| Consumer was in car cut it off open door the seat belt retractor wouldn't let person out of seat . tt | |||
| 07/01/1994 | |||
| The passengers front automatic retractable seatbelt does not run along the track. please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/09/1995 | |||
| Automatic seat belt on driver side sticks and do not operate properly. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Passenger's seat belt failed. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 05/19/1993 | |
| Automatic seat belt failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/16/1996 | |||
| Driver's seat lap belts will not unlatch. occupant had to climb out of seat belt to exit the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 09/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver side seat belt would not open. tt consumer stated button is still hooked will not push open, consumer had to be cut out of seat belt with a pair of scissors.*jb | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle broke dealer the whole seat belt buckle . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/04/1998 | 5 | ||
| Driver/passenger seat belts failed to work properly. sometimes belts would work when vehicle is started. when brakes applied, belts would go to original position. bets also retract to original position while driving vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 3 | 05/19/1993 | |
| Nylon strap that retracts shoulder belt failed. | |||
| For the third time the driver's side seat belt retractor has stopped working . please describe . *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Motorbelt retractor failed. | |||
| The front passenger side seat belt will not retract. *ak | |||