Front: retractorRecall 78V-168 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-168 covers 7 Ford vehicles for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected74 models

ReportedAug 7, 1978Owners notified Sep 28, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE DRIVER"S SIDE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A WELD NUT WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE BRACKET. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE SHOULDER BELTMAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER AND THE CHANCES OF INJURY WOULD BEINCREASED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford F1001978

Ford F-1501978

Ford F-2501978

Ford F-3501978

Built from November 1, 1977 to November 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.