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1978 Ford BRONCO Seats Mid Rear Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	39344
NHTSA Compaign #	77V129000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	BRONCO
Model Year	1978
Component	SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	09/09/77
Begin date of manufacuring	03/07/24
End date of manufacturing	03/07/24
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	29/08/77
Report created	12/10/79
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	210
Estimated number of affected units	928
Defect summary	On the involved vehicles, build-up of carpet/mat deadener and insulation under the rear seat frame and seat belt anchor tabs may prevent the optional folding rear seat cushion from latching properly. The latch may be only partially engaged and fail to sustain the seat belt anchorage loading requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly and anchorages".
Consequence summary
Corrective action	Dealer will install spacer washers at the latch striker attachment to correct the problem, without charge to owner.
Recall notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with folding rear seats. System: interior; rear seat. Consequences of defect: if the seats are not latched properly, in the event ofa sudden stop or a vehicle impact, passenger injuries could result.

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1978 Ford BRONCO Seats Mid Rear Assembly Recall

1978 Ford BRONCO Seats Mid Rear Assembly Recall

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