Recall 96V-045
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-045
- Reported
- March 5, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 49,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can reduce the restraining capabilities of the safety belt in the event of an accident.
The fix
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: interior; restraint; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no. 210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Crown Victoria 1995
- Mercury Grand Marquis 1995