NHTSA Recall 89V226000: Anchorage (seat belts)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on December 18, 1989, covering an estimated 118,787 vehicles. It affects 1986–1987 Ford Aerostar.

118,787

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1990

owners notified (January 26)

NHTSA campaign	89V226000
Component	SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report received	December 18, 1989
Owner notification	January 26, 1990
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Vans were produced without plastic cover designed to cover outboard seat back pivot hinge allowing webbing of front passenger-side safety belts to become abraded or cut due to contact with exposed hinge.

Safety risk

Damage to belt webbing could weaken belts to point offailure increasing risk of injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

Remedy

Install plastic pivot cover; replace belts as necessary.

Notes

System: safety belts.vehicle description: vans equipped with captains chairs.

Vehicles covered by recall 89V226000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Aerostar	1986, 1987

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.