Ford · Canada · High
Ford Mustang: Seats and Restraints
Affects Ford Mustang · 1984–1985 — about 30K vehicles.
The hazard
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT MAY CAUSE THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY PLASTIC SLEEVE THAT RETAINS THE LOCK BAR TO DETERIORATE AND BECOME DISPLACED. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE TONGUE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE SEAT BELT WEBBING MAKING THE SEATBELT USELESS TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT. CORRECTION: OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED THAT FORD WILL REPAIR SEAT BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational