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1995 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: anchorage

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 4, 1995. It covers about 229,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
229,500
reported
Dec 4, 1995
owners notified
Dec 27, 1995
related complaints
54

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong
Cracks have been found in the front safety belt outboard anchor tabs due to a combination of hydrogen embrittlement of the tab and stress introduced during attachment of the anchor tab to the seat frame. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: a fracture or separation in this area would reduce the load that the anchor and the front safety belt anchorages could sustain, increasing the risk of injury in a vehicle collisoin.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install an anchor tab reinforcement or replacement of the complete front seat belt assembly if an anchor tab is found to have fractured.

Recall number 95V228000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints about seat belts problems.

1995 Ford Contour1995 Mercury Mystique

Questions about recall 95V228000

Is there a recall on the 1995 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique anchorage?

Yes. Recall 95V228000, reported on December 4, 1995, covers about 229,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V228000?

Dealers will inspect and install an anchor tab reinforcement or replacement of the complete front seat belt assembly if an anchor tab is found to have fractured.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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