Recall
Ford Aerostar — 89V226000
NHTSA ID
89V226000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1989-12-18
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Units Affected
118,787
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
Consequence
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.