| June 11, 1984 1981-1982-1983 Ford Escorts Recalled NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V071000 Component:
SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
61400
Summary:
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NON-RECLINING FRONT SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT SEATBELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEAT BELT IS CUT DURING
IMPACT, FRONT PASSENGERS WILL NO LONGER BE PROTECTED BY SAFETY BELT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE DEFECT CAN BE CORRECTED, SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE USED AS THEY DO AFFORD SOME PROTECTION. | |
