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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / MUSTANG     1984-1985
     MERCURY / CAPRI     1984-1985
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 24, 1992
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 92V063000 NHTSA Action Number: EA91003
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 306000
Summary:
 THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
Consequence:
 IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
 FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

 
 

 

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