Crown Victoria V8-351 5.8L VIN G 2-bbl HP (1988)
Technical Service Bulletin # 88S42
Date: 880301
Recall - Auxiliary Rear Seat Belt Retractor Inspection
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
March, 1988
TO:
Selected North American Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 88S42 - Incorrect Auxiliary Rear Seat Belt Retractor Installation
VEHICLES AFFECTED
All 1987-1988 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis eight passenger station wagons equipped with optional auxiliary rear seats that were
produced at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant from the start of 1987-model production through October 30, 1987.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
The seat belt assembly for the auxiliary rear seat on the right side of the vehicle may not have been installed correctly. An improperly installed seat belt
may cause the belt webbing to be pinched between the seat cushion and seat back. As a result, the belt may fit too loosely or may retract slowly.
To correct this condition, the affected seat belt on the subject vehicles is to be inspected and, if necessary, installed properly.
ATTACHMENTS Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
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Technical Information
Administrative Information
ATTACHMENT I
CARES/OASIS
DEALERS IN PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS MUST USE CARES OR OASIS TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE IS ELIGIBLE
FOR THIS RECALL.
Tell owners of any other recalls that may be uncompleted. Complete all recalls during a single visit by the owner.
PLEASE NOTE
CORRECT ALL VEHICLES IN STOCK BEFORE DELIVERY.
PROMPTLY CORRECT
Affected units on the enclosed list and other eligible vehicles which are brought to your dealership.
If no vehicle linting is enclosed, you are not involved at this time, and this Service Recall Bulletin is for information only.
NOTICE
Owners may inform the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration if the recall is:
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not performed without charge.
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not performed in a reasonable time.
DEALER-OWNER CONTACT
Immediately contact any owner whose name is not on the list. Give the owner a copy of the Owner letter.
CORPORATE CONTACT
