NHTSA Recall 96V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V045000; Date: Mar. 5, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can reduce the restraining capabilities of the safety belt in the event of an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Crown Victoria; 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 49,000
Recall Summary:
The rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.
Recall Notes:
System: interior; restraint; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no. 210. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 1996
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