OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88V028000

Seat Belts:front:retractor

Reported Mar 8, 1988 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Summary

AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.

Consequence

SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.

Remedy

REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL DUAL FACING REARSEATS.

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