NHTSA recall 95V-228 (95V228000)

seat belts recall reported December 4, 1995 - about 229,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V228000
Also written as: 95V-228
Reported: December 4, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~229,500
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-228 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Contour - 1995

Mercury Mystique - 1995

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