ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BUILD-UP OF CARPET/MAT DEADENER AND INSULATION UNDER THE REAR SEAT FRAME AND
— Recall Campaign #77V129000
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BUILD-UP OF CARPET/MAT DEADENER AND INSULATION UNDER THE REAR SEAT FRAME AND SEAT BELT ANCHOR TABS MAY PREVENT THE OPTIONAL FOLDING REAR SEAT CUSHION FROM LATCHING PROPERLY. THE LATCH MAY BE ONLY PARTIALLY ENGAGED AND FAIL TO SUSTAIN THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORAGES".
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 928 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V129000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 29, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V129000 |
| Units affected: | 928 |
- Description:
- ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BUILD-UP OF CARPET/MAT DEADENER AND INSULATION UNDER THE REAR SEAT FRAME AND SEAT BELT ANCHOR TABS MAY PREVENT THE OPTIONAL FOLDING REAR SEAT CUSHION FROM LATCHING PROPERLY. THE LATCH MAY BE ONLY PARTIALLY ENGAGED AND FAIL TO SUSTAIN THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORAGES".
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSTALL SPACER WASHERS AT THE LATCH STRIKER ATTACHMENT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOLDING REAR SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; REAR SEAT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SEATS ARE NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR A VEHICLE IMPACT, PASSENGER INJURIES COULD RESULT.