Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19850801 - 19860901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V226000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900126 | Date Received by ODI: 19891218 | Date Added to Database: 19900102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 118787 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE. |
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Consequence:
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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