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1984 FORD LTD Recall - Campaign #83V134000

 
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1984 FORD LTD RECALL - #83V134000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1984 FORD LTD
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 8/1/1983 - 12/1/1983
Recalled on 1/11/1984
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 12/22/1983
# Affected 530,000
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
 
Description THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Consequences
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.
See also 1984 FORD LTD Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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Jun 17, 1997 - 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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