NHTSA recall 96V045000
Seat Belts · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Why it matters: Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can reduce the restraining capabilities of the safety belt in the event of an accident.
The fix: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V045000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.