Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 72V160000

Seat belts: front: webbing

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1972-06-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 72V160000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,072,000
Reported to NHTSA
1972-06-29
Owners notified
1972-06-28

Defect description

THE SHOULDER BELT PIN CONNECTOR PLASTIC SLEEVES WHICH WERE INJECTION MOLDED CAN HAVE SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS OR DISCONTINUITIES AT THE POINT AT WHICH THERMAL PLASTIC IS INJECTED INTO MOLD AND WHERE FLOW DIVERGES TO FILL BOTH SIDES OF THE RING. IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE SLEEVE BREAKS AWAY FROM THE PIN, THE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT REMAIN ENGAGED TO THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Safety risk

IF THE SHOULDER BELT IS SEPARATED FROM THE SEAT BELTBUCKLE, THE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENTOF A SUDDENT STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT PIN CONNECTOR PLASTIC SLEEVE WITH NEOPRENE RETAINERS.

Notes

SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Ford1971 1970
Ford Ranchero1971 1970
Lincoln Lincoln1971 1970
MERCURY Mercury1971 1970

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.