NHTSA Recall 83V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V013000; Date: Feb. 17, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1982 Ford Escort; 1981 Mercury Lynx; 1982 Mercury Lynx
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 245,000
Recall 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".
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; station wagon models only. System: interior systems; front upper torso restraint (shoulder belt)anchorage. Consequences of defect: in very severe front end collisions, the protectionafforded front seat occupants may be reduced. Note: this recall should in no way discourage the use of the belts prior tohaving the defect corrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 8, 1983
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