NHTSA recall 95V228000
Seat Belts · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Cracks have been found in the front safety belt outboard anchor tabs due to a combination of hydrogen embrittlement of the tab and stress introduced during attachment of the anchor tab to the seat frame. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Why it matters: Consequence of non-compliance: a fracture or separation in this area would reduce the load that the anchor and the front safety belt anchorages could sustain, increasing the risk of injury in a vehicle collisoin.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and install an anchor tab reinforcement or replacement of the complete front seat belt assembly if an anchor tab is found to have fractured.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Ford Contour, 1995 Mercury Mystique.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 95V228000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.