Vehicle recall 72V189000 · July 21, 1972
Ford Montego and Torino
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Campaign no H3E.POSSIBILITY that outboard seating positions have incorrectseat belt assemblies.assemblies may have excessive length of belt on buckleportion, and retractor may not lock when seat belt is fastened around someoneof small size.(correct by inspecting and installing assemblies of correctlength.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V189000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 1972
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 18, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,925
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Montego (1972): 1972
- Ford Torino (1972): 1972
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