NHTSA Recall 78V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V047000; Date: Mar. 8, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Mustang; 1978 Ford Pinto; 1978 Mercury Bobcat
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,956
Recall 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".
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear seat belt assemblies free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; rear seat belt retractors. Consequences of defect: inadequately restrained passengers could be seriouslyinjured in the event of an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 1978
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