Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V198000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V198000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 7,000 affected units, FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHMENT, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. the front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. this heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V198000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/seat belt buckle attachment

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 7,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. the front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. this heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.

Consequence Summary: If the stud is cracked, in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dxnu~y3rm~uqs9

NHTSA ID: 98V198000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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