Vehicle recall 78V214000 · October 5, 1978
Ford Club Wagon, E-150 and 3 more models
On the involved vehicles, the potential exists for the outboard seat belts to become trapped in the seat-bed pivoting mechanism.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the potential exists for the outboard seat belts to become trapped in the seat-bed pivoting mechanism. Should the belt become trapped in the mechanism when the seat is converted to a bed, the belt may become cut or frayed.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install seat belt shields on the folding seat/bed pivoting mechanism and replace the outboard seat belt assemblies if damaged, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with optional seat-beds.system: interior; seat bed seat belt (shoulder).consequences of defect: in the event of sudden braking or vehicle collision,the seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant and the risk ofpersonal injury is increased.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V214000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 1978
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 3, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 874
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Club Wagon (1979): 1979
- Ford E-100 (1979): 1979
- Ford E-150 (1979): 1979
- Ford E-250 (1979): 1979
- Ford E-350 (1979): 1979
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