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 - RETRACTOR
88V028000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1986 to 10/01/1987V (Vehicle)2120003/30/1988MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/08/198803/18/1988
Defect SummaryAutomatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.
Consequence SummarySeat belt could bind between seat cushion and seat backcausing the retractor to be sluggish or unable to take up excess belt slack.
Corrective SummaryRemove and properly install the right auxiliary seat belts.
NotesSystem: seat belts.vehicle description: station wagons equipped with optional dual facing rearseats.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
07/27/20001
 While on the way to work vehicle stalled. consumer was experiencing same problem as recall 96vo71000. another car almost rear ended consumer's vehicle, it was raining and could hardly see anything. *ak the cause for stalling of the vehicle was a faulty ignition module. the driver seat belt does not retract properly. *yh
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
 Driver's side seat belt buckle will not lock . *ak
12/31/1995
 False latching of spring which secures seat belt buckle. mechanism will not remain engaged. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
01/01/19891
 Seat belt does not retract, causing it to be loose, prior to recall.(88v028000)*dsh