Defect Description For Recall
The Shoulder Belt Pin Connector Plastic Sleeves Which Were InjeCTIon Molded Can Have Surface ImperfeCTIons Or Discontinuities At The Point At Which Thermal Plastic Is Injected Into Mold And Where Flow Diverges To Fill Both Sides Of The Ring. If The Condition Exists And The Sleeve Breaks Away From The Pin, The Shoulder Belt Will Not Remain Engaged To The Seat Belt Buckle.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
RANCHERO
Year
1970
Recall Campaign Number
72V160000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Effect Of Defect
If The Shoulder Belt Is Separated From The Seat Beltbuckle, The Shoulder Belt Will Not Properly Protect Seat Occupants In The Eventof A Suddent Stop Or Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Shoulder Belt Pin Connector Plastic Sleeve With Neoprene Retainers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4072000
Date Owners Notified
19720628
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19720629