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Safety recall · 87V075000

Seat belts: anchorage Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on May 26, 1987. It covers about 13,430 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
87V075000
Reported
May 26, 1987
Vehicles
13,430
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The buckle portion of the seat belt assembly may not have been properly anchored to the floor.

The risk

If this condition exists, the seat belt assembly wouldnot withstand a substantial impact load and would be a potential for personalinjury.

The fix

Inspect and make proper installation of seat belt and buckle anchor bolts, if necessary.

Contacts

System: seat belt anchorage.Vehicle description: pickup trucks.

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 87V075000.
  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
1987 Ford Ranger05B

Questions

Is the 87V075000 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 87V075000?

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 87V075000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 26, 1987. 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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