Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / RANGER 1987
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: MAY 26, 1987
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V075000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS: FRONT: ANCHORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,430
Summary:
THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR.
Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT LOAD AND WOULD BE A POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
INSPECT AND MAKE PROPER INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT AND BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS, IF NECESSARY.
Notes:
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS.
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