VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING
— Recall Campaign #89V226000
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 118,787 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V226000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 18, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V226000 |
| Units affected: | 118,787 |
- Description:
- VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
- Consequeces:
- DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH CAPTAINS CHAIRS.