Recall 96V-256
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 Ford F-150: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-256
- Reported
- December 27, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 133,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The seat elt anchorage attachments are missing or misinstalled on these vehicles.
The risk
A loose fastener can eventually detach and would not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the seat belt anchorage attachments.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began january 15, 1997. 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 F-150 1997