NHTSA Campaign 96V045000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Mar 5, 1996 · 49,000 vehicles affected
What's 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."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE RESTRAINING CAPABILITIES OF THE SAFETY BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 1995 | 49,000 |
| MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS | 1995 | 49,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V045000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.