4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Posted on: 1997-02-05
Description
Note: driver's side (left) passive seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Posted on: 1997-02-05
Description
Note: passenger side (right) seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Posted on: 1993-10-25
Description
The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
Consequence
If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum systems; drum.equipment description: replacement brake drums for passenger vehicles, midaspart no. Bd 1552.notes: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety at1-800-424-9393.empire motor company, ltd., of tokyo, japan manufactured these brake drums. Theu.s.a. Representative is emc of america, los angeles, ca.these brake drums were installed on vehicles from july 13, 1993 throughseptember 30, 1993.
DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1989-09-28
Description
Throttle levers may have been bent during assembly.
Consequence
Throttle may stick and not return fully to idleposition.
Corrective Action
Place affected vehicles on delivery hold until repaired.
Notes
System:throttle.