Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V027000 Reported March 8, 1988

Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt

Q: What is recall 88V027000?

NHTSA recall 88V027000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 8, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt. The recall affects approximately 4,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 4,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V027000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 8, 1988

Defect Summary

Driver and right front passenger inboard seat belts may be improperly anchored due to loose nuts that could back off.

Safety Consequence

Belt anchor could disengage the stud; an unattached beltassembly would not withstand an impact load.

Corrective Action

Inboard seat belt anchorages will be corrected to prevent loosening.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 88V027000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 88V027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V027000?

NHTSA recall 88V027000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 8, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt. The recall affects approximately 4,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V027000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.