Recall 83V013000: 1981–1982 Mercury Lynx and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 17, 1983

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

245,000vehicles

Model years

1981–1982

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 portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt is anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads. (the suspect area is not visible.) consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1981 Ford Escort1 complaints
• 1982 Ford Escort4 complaints
• 1981 Mercury Lynx0 complaints
• 1982 Mercury Lynx3 complaints