Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Are Equipped With Shoulder Harness Retractors That May Not Lock. Should The Vehicle Experience A Sudden Deceleration Or Impact, The Front Seat Occupant May Not Be Restrained By The Shoulder Harness Portion Of The Three-Point Seat Belt System. Furthermore, The Shoulder Harness Retractors May Not Allow ExtrAction Of The Shoulder Belt Webbing Due To A Pre-Locked Condition. This Is A Non-Compliance To The Emergency Locking Retractor Performance Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies”.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM 500
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V108000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Seat Belt Assemblies If Necessary, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19771001
End Of Manufacture
19780201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
110000
Date Owners Notified
19780909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19780515
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209