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NHTSA recall 83V013000

Seat belts

Ford Escort and 1 more

Reported Feb 17, 1983245,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1982

The defect

The portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt IS anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads. (The suspect area IS not visible.) consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Escort
19811982
Mercury Lynx
19811982

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; station wagon models only.system: interior systems; front upper torso restraint (shoulder belt)anchorage.consequences of defect: in very severe front end collisions, the protectionafforded front seat occupants may be reduced.note: this recall should in no way discourage the use of the belts prior tohaving the defect corrected.