The issue
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT MAY CAUSE THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY PLASTIC SLEEVE THAT RETAINS THE LOCK BAR TO DETERIORATE AND BECOME DISPLACED. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE TONGUE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE SEAT BELT WEBBING MAKING THE SEATBELT USELESS TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT. CORRECTION: OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED THAT FORD WILL REPAIR SEAT BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION.
Description (français)
Le manchon en plastique de la languette de la ceinture de sécurité avant qui retient la barre de verrouillage peut être détérioré par une exposition prolongée au soleil et se déplacer. La languette peut alors se détacher de la sangle de la ceinture et rendre la ceinture inutile.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 1984, 1985 |
| Mercury Capri | 1984, 1985 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 1984 | 18 | 3 |
| Ford Mustang | 1985 | 16 | 2 |
| Mercury Capri | 1984 | 0 | 3 |
| Mercury Capri | 1985 | 3 | 2 |