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NHTSA recall 84V071000

Seats

Ford Escort and 2 more

Reported Jun 15, 1984261,400 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1980 – Aug 1, 1983

The defect

Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle IS involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.

The remedy

Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

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.