NHTSA recall 92V133002
Seat belts
Mercury Villager
Reported Sep 21, 19923,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Apr 1, 1992 – Aug 1, 1992
The defect
One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened.
The risk
This condition can result in the automatic seat beltsystem track joints having less than design strength, and increase the risk ofinjury to the seat occupant in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the passive restraint system track mounting bolts.