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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

SEATBELT RETRACTOR JAMS

Action number
PE89037
Opened
Jan 30, 1989
Closed
May 25, 1989
Outcome
Recall 89V085000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 89V085000.

Campaign 89V085000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Summary:inability to conveniently and quickly deploy and fastenseatbelts may discourage potential users.failure to properly use theseatbelts may increase the chance and/or severity of injury in theevent of a collision.===

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.