Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V047000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,956 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The automatic locking rear seat belt retractors on certain vehicles may fail to lock due to binding of the locking pawl against the retractor housing. This binding is caused by retractor housing deformation which occurred during assembly. As a result the passengers would be restrained only by the fully extended belt. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear seat belt assemblies free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V047000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-03-08T00:00:00

Subject: Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 1,956

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The automatic locking rear seat belt retractors on certain vehicles may fail to lock due to binding of the locking pawl against the retractor housing. This binding is caused by retractor housing deformation which occurred during assembly. As a result the passengers would be restrained only by the fully extended belt. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear seat belt assemblies free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7uf9-7p27_w67q

NHTSA ID: 78V047000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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