NHTSA Recall 84V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V071000; Date: Jun. 15, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1982 Ford Escort; 1983 Ford Escort; 1984 Ford Tempo; 1981 Mercury Lynx; 1982 Mercury Lynx; 1983 Mercury Lynx
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 261,400
Recall Summary:
Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with non-reclining frontseats. System: interior; front seat belts. Consequences of defect: if seat belt is cut during impact, front passengerswill no longer be protected by safety belt, which could result in personalinjury. Note: until the defect can be corrected, seat belts should be used as they doafford some protection.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 14, 1984
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