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1981 FORD ESCORT Recall - Campaign #83V013000

 
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1981 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #83V013000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS

THE PORTION OF THE ROOF ABOVE FRAME (RAIL) TO WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT IS ANCHORED MAY HAVE A SLOT THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE LOADS. (THE SUSPECT AREA IS NOT VISIBLE.) CONSEQUENTLY, SOME VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL MAY NOT MEET THE 3000 POUND ANCHORAGE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1981 FORD ESCORT
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 8/1/1980 - 6/1/1982
Recalled on 2/23/1983
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 4/8/1983
# Affected 245,000
Recalled for SEAT BELTS
 
Description THE PORTION OF THE ROOF ABOVE FRAME (RAIL) TO WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT IS ANCHORED MAY HAVE A SLOT THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE LOADS. (THE SUSPECT AREA IS NOT VISIBLE.) CONSEQUENTLY, SOME VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL MAY NOT MEET THE 3000 POUND ANCHORAGE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE ROOF RAIL INNER PANEL SURROUNDING THE DRAINAGE HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; STATION WAGON MODELS ONLY.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; FRONT UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT (SHOULDER BELT)ANCHORAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN VERY SEVERE FRONT END COLLISIONS, THE PROTECTIONAFFORDED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY BE REDUCED.NOTE: THIS RECALL SHOULD IN NO WAY DISCOURAGE THE USE OF THE BELTS PRIOR TOHAVING THE DEFECT CORRECTED.
See also 1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS

1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
Technical Service Bulletins Oct 31, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Mar 16, 1999 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

Jul 10, 1998 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

Jul 17, 1997 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

Apr 25, 1996 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD

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