Front: retractorRecall 88V-028 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-028 covers 21,200 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
The risk
SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.
The fix
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.
SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL DUAL FACING REARSEATS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1986 to October 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.