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Vehicle recall 72V160000 · June 29, 1972

Ford Ford, Lincoln Lincoln and 2 more models

The shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeves which were injection molded can have surface imperfections or discontinuities at the point at which thermal plastic is injected…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeves which were injection molded can have surface imperfections or discontinuities at the point at which thermal plastic is injected into mold and where flow diverges to fill both sides of the ring. If the condition exists and the sleeve breaks away from the pin, the shoulder belt will not remain engaged to the seat belt buckle.
Consequence
If the shoulder belt is separated from the seat beltbuckle, the shoulder belt will not properly protect seat occupants in the eventof a suddent stop or accident.
Remedy
Replace the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeve with neoprene retainers.
Notes
System: interior; safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
72V160000
Reported to NHTSA
June 29, 1972
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
June 28, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected
4,072,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Recall 72V160000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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