1984–1985 Ford Mustang Recall
Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage
Issued · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1984, 1985
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Vehicles affected
- 306,000
- Report received
Summary
THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
Consequence
IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.