NHTSA campaign 89V226000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V226000
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
Reported 12/18/1989
What can happen
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
Repair
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
Components
- Seat belts: Front: Anchorage
Affected years and models
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