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Recall 1983015 — Ford Escort – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1983015 — FORD ESCORT

Transport CanadaLow Risk

February 11, 1983

1981 FORD ESCORTTransport Canada Recall #1983015

NOT ENTERED

The official notice

Defect

STATION WAGONS. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 210 - BELT AHCHORAGES.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

16,499 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 458Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1981 FORD ESCORT4 recalls

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