Front: anchorageRecall 91V-072 · 1987–1990 Explorer Van
EXPLORER VAN COMPANY recall 91V-072 covers 22,037 1987–1990 Explorer Van for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210. SAFETY BELTS ARE ANCHORED TO A BAR ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE.
The risk
OCCUPANTS OF SEATS WITH UNSAFE BELTS HAVE INCREASED RISKOF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE FLOOR MOUNTED SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A FRAME MOUNTED ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL SIZE MULTIPURPOSE VAN CONVERSIONS WITH REARSOFA SEATS.
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 January 1, 1987 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.