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.