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1978 FORD F-SERIES TRUCK SEAT BELTS: FRONT: RETRACTOR |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1978 FORD F250
1978 FORD F100
1978 FORD F150
1978 FORD F350 |
| Units
affected: |
7 |
| Recall
Number: |
78V168000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
September 28, 1978 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
Seat Belts: Front: Retractor |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
August 7, 1978 |
| Summary:
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The driver's-side shoulder
belt retractor mounting bracket assembly contains a weld nut which was
improperly attached to the bracket. This fails to comply with the
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat
Belt Assembly Anchorages". |
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Consequence: |
In the event of a vehicle
collision, the shoulder belt may not adequately restrain the driver and
the chances of injury would be increased. |
| Remedy:
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The dealer will repair the
left side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket on the involved
vehicles free of charge. |
