NHTSA Recall 85V067000: Seat belts: rear/other

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on May 21, 1985, covering an estimated 515,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Escort.

515,000

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	85V067000
Component	SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER
Report received	May 21, 1985
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor. Consequence of defect: a jammed retractor would interfere with webbing retraction and withdrawal. This will discourage seat belt usage.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

A clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger cars with floor mounted rear seat belt retractors. System: rear seat belt retractors.

Vehicles covered by recall 85V067000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Escort	1982, 1983
Mercury Lynx	1982, 1983

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.