Recall 78V168000: 1978 Ford F-150 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Aug 7, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 7vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The driver"s side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket assembly contains a weld nut which was improperly attached to the bracket. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Remedy
The dealer will repair the left side shoulder belt retractor mounting bracket on the involved vehicles free of charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Ford F-1504 complaints
- 1978 Ford F-2502 complaints
- 1978 Ford F-3500 complaints
- 1978 Ford F1000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.