FORD AEROSTAR 1987: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V226000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-01-26 | 1989-12-18 | 1990-01-02 |
Production Dates: 1985-08-01 - 1986-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 118787
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH CAPTAINS CHAIRS.
