1984 FORD RANGER RECALL - #83V134000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 FORD RANGER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1983 - 12/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
1/11/1984 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/1983 |
| # Affected |
530,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED. |
| See also |
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, AUXILLARY TANK
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for SUSPENSION
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