The problem
The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted to maximum elevation, and the seat back is tilted to the fully upright position, the seat belts are not long enough to accommodate some drivers.
The fix
Dealer will replace any seat belt assembly that is determined to be insufficient, without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with bostrom "levelaire" or national"cushion aire" adjustable driver seats and standard seat belts.System: interior; seat belt assemblies.Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, lack of seat beltprotection could result in serious injury to the driver.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V191000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.