FORD ESCORT 1981: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-08-14 | 1984-06-15 | 1984-06-20 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1983-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 261400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
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.
