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Engineering Analysis · Closed

SAFETY BELT FRAYING

Action number
EA89032
Opened
Aug 3, 1989
Closed
Apr 5, 1990
Outcome
Recall 89V226000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 89V226000.

Campaign 89V226000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Summary:complaints of cutting and fraying of seat belt on sharp metaledge on the front passenger seat.edge is unprotected on 86's coveredon later models.all complaints on 86's and 87's (1 complaint on 87model).upgrade on 1986 and 1987 models.===

Vehicles under investigation

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.