Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #83V013000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V013000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 245,000 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt is anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads. (the suspect area is not visible.) consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.