1979 FORD CLUB WAGON RECALL - #78V214000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : REAR/OTHER
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS TO BECOME TRAPPED IN THE SEAT-BED PIVOTING MECHANISM. SHOULD THE BELT BECOME TRAPPED IN THE MECHANISM WHEN THE SEAT IS CONVERTED TO A BED, THE BELT MAY BECOME CUT OR FRAYED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1978 - 9/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/3/1978 |
| # Affected |
874 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
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| Description |
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS TO BECOME TRAPPED IN THE SEAT-BED PIVOTING MECHANISM. SHOULD THE BELT BECOME TRAPPED IN THE MECHANISM WHEN THE SEAT IS CONVERTED TO A BED, THE BELT MAY BECOME CUT OR FRAYED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL SEAT BELT SHIELDS ON THE FOLDING SEAT/BED PIVOTING MECHANISM AND REPLACE THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IF DAMAGED, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT-BEDS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BED SEAT BELT (SHOULDER).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN BRAKING OR VEHICLE COLLISION,THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT AND THE RISK OFPERSONAL INJURY IS INCREASED. |
| See also |
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1979 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall for WHEELS
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