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Safety recall · 91V172000

Seat belts: anchorage Ford, Glaval recall

GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported this recall to NHTSA on May 4, 1992. It covers about 1,010 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V172000
Reported
May 4, 1992
Vehicles
1,010
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The safety belt anchorage for the rear bench seat failed to comply with the standards of fmvss 210.

The risk

Failure to meet the load requirements of fmvss 210 placethe seat occupants in increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.

The fix

The manufacture will replace the non-complying safety belt anchorage with a new anchorage that meets the requirements of fmvss 210.

Contacts

System: rear bench seat: safety belt anchorage, fmvss 210.Vehicle description: full sized van (econoline) conversions.Note: this recall is being conducted by glaval corporation;29340 lexington park drive; elkhart, indiana 46515.

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, Glaval dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V172000.
  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

Questions

Is the 91V172000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V172000?

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 91V172000 announced?

GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported it to NHTSA on May 4, 1992. 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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