THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR

May 26, 1987 — Recall Campaign #87V075000

THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 13,430 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

87V075000

Manufacturer:	Ford Motor Company
Recall date:	May 26, 1987
NHTSA Campaign #:	87V075000
Units affected:	13,430

Description:: THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR.
Consequeces:: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WOULDNOT WITHSTAND A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT LOAD AND WOULD BE A POTENTIAL FOR PERSONALINJURY.
Corrective action:: INSPECT AND MAKE PROPER INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT AND BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS, IF NECESSARY.
Notes:: SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS.

Affects the following:

1987 FORD RANGER

See Also

1987 FORD RANGER Complaints
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