1972 FORD CUSTOM Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 71V216000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:: 07/31/1971 - 09/30/1971
Affected:: 28,459
Notes:: Ford campaign no h-1b.light trucks built between aug.16, 1 971, and oct.14, 1971,f-100 thur f-350 series.possibilitythat seat belt and shoulderharness attaching bolts were impro perly processed during heat treating andplating operations. if condition exists, may cause bolts to be susceptible tohydr ogen embrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct byinspectingand replacing with properly heat treated bolts.)
Campaign:: 72V049000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:: 12/31/1971 - 01/31/1972
Affected:: 2,271
Notes:: Ford campaign no h-2a.possibility that 5/8 - 18 unf freerunning hex nut wasinadvertently used in place of specified 5/8 - 18 unf torque hex lock nut toattach steering wheel to steering column.if condition exists, nut may loosencausing steering wheel to become disengaged from column resulting in loss ofsteering control.(correct by inspecting and installing proper nutwherenecessary.)