Ford Thunderbird 1972
Model Thunderbird made in 1972 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering.
Model 1972
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V216000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1971 to 10/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 28459 | 11/22/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/22/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no h-1b.light trucks built between aug.16, 1 971, and oct.14, 1971,f-100 thur f-350 series.possibilitythat seat belt and shoulderharness attaching bolts were impro perly processed during heat treating andplating operations. if condition exists, may cause bolts to be susceptible tohydr ogen embrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct byinspectingand replacing with properly heat treated bolts.) | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V152000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 552 | 06/16/1972 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1972 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign h2h.possibility that incorrect rear seat belt assemblies wereinadvertently installed at outboard seating positions.due to additional twoinches in belt length in buckle portion of assembly, retractor might not lockwhen seat belt is fastened around someone of small size.this would leaveoccupant without effective restraint.(correct by inspecting and installingproper assemblies where necessary). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V240000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1972 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 1033800 | 09/26/1972 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/29/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no h-5b.w/power steering.possibility that power steering gearassemblies were built with worm and valve assembly torsion rod lock pininadvertently omitted.if condition exists, could result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by inspecting and installing pin where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||