MERCURY CAPRI 1985: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V063000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | CAPRI | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-09-29 | 1992-04-29 | 1992-04-29 |
Production Dates: 1983-09-01 - 1985-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 306000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
