NHTSA Recall 77V129000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V129000; Date: Aug. 29, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Bronco
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 928
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, build-up of carpet/mat deadener and insulation under the rear seat frame and seat belt anchor tabs may prevent the optional folding rear seat cushion from latching properly. The latch may be only partially engaged and fail to sustain the seat belt anchorage loading requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly and anchorages".
How to Fix:
Dealer will install spacer washers at the latch striker attachment to correct the problem, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with folding rear seats. System: interior; rear seat. Consequences of defect: if the seats are not latched properly, in the event ofa sudden stop or a vehicle impact, passenger injuries could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 9, 1977
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