Vehicle recall 83V134000 · December 20, 1983
Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco II and 16 more models
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 1983
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 22, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 530,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- 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 Bronco (1984): 1984
- Ford Bronco II (1984): 1984
- Ford Crown Victoria (1984): 1984
- Ford Escort (1984): 1984
- Ford EXP (1984): 1984
- Ford LTD (1984): 1984
- Ford Mustang (1984): 1984
- Ford Ranger (1984): 1984
- Ford Tempo (1984): 1984
- Ford Thunderbird (1984): 1984
- Lincoln Continental (1984): 1984
- Lincoln Mark VII (1984): 1984
- Mercury Capri (1984): 1984
- Mercury Cougar (1984): 1984
- Mercury Grand Marquis (1984): 1984
- Mercury Lynx (1984): 1984
- Mercury MARQUIS (1984): 1984
- Mercury Topaz (1984): 1984
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