F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in a small number of 1997 Model Year F-150 series trucks.
Safety Defect
On a small number of the affected vehicles, a seat belt anchorage bolt may be missing or misinstalled. If a bolt is missing or misinstalled, the protection
provided to an occupant by the safety belt could be reduced and risk of injury could be increased in an accident.
Repairs
At no charge to you, your dealer will inspect the seat belt anchorages and, if a bolt is missing or misinstalled, it will be repaired. Dealers currently have
instructions and parts ordering information.
How Long Will It Take?
The time needed for this service is less than one half day. However, due to service scheduling times, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer
period. Please call your dealer for a service date.
Call Your Dealer
Call your dealer without delay. Ask for a service date for Safety Recall 96S62.
If inspection reveals that a part is required for your vehicle, it will need to be ordered. Parts would be expected to arrive within two workings days. Your
dealer will provide you with a free (except fuel) courtesy vehicle until the part arrives and is installed.
When you bring your truck in, show the dealer this letter.
If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.
Changed Address or Sold The Truck?
Please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us if you have changed your address or sold the truck.
If the dealer doesn't make the repair promptly and without charge, you may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center, 300 Renaissance Center, P.O.
Box 43360, Detroit, Michigan 48243. You also may send a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400
Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline 1-800-424-9393 (Washington, D.C. area residents may call
366-0123).
We regret the inconvenience this service may cause you, but we want you to have the work done for your safety and satisfaction with your Ford-built
truck.
