NHTSA recall campaign
83V134000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1983-12-20Affected530,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →