Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1981 FORD ESCORTTransport Canada Recall #1984078
The official notice
Defect
WHEN SEVERELY LOADED BY A FRONTAL IMPACT, THE SEAT BELT WEBBING MAY CONTACT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE FRONT SEAT-BACK STELL REINFORCEMENT PLATES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WEBBING TO BE ABRADED, CUT OR COMPLETELY SEVERED, THEREBY SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
32,541 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 489Updated June 10, 2026