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Safety recall · 71V216000

Seat belts: anchorage Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on November 22, 1971. It covers about 28,459 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V216000
Reported
Nov 22, 1971
Vehicles
28,459
Area
Seats & seat belts

Contacts

Ford campaign no h-1b. Light trucks built between aug. 16, 1 971, And oct.14, 1971,F-100 thur f-350 series. Possibility that seat belt and shoulderharness attaching bolts were impro perly processed during heat treating andplating operations. If condition exists, may cause bolts to be susceptible tohydr ogen embrittlement fracturing after installation. (Correct by inspectingand replacing with properly heat treated bolts. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V216000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1972 Ford Country Sedan03C
1972 Ford Country Squire02C
1972 Ford Custom02C
1972 Ford F10003D
1972 Ford F25003C
1972 Ford F35003C
1972 Ford Galaxie02C
1972 Ford LTD02B
1972 Ford Pinto03C
1972 Ford Thunderbird03D

Questions

Is the 71V216000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 71V216000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 71V216000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on November 22, 1971. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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