FORD GALAXY ( 01/01/1996 – 07/04/1997) DEFECT: The child seat upper base frame and inbuilt seat belt retractor assemblies may not meet the appropriate EC crash testing requirements.
Remedy
Integrated child seats supplied with Galaxys from Jan 96 to Apr 1997 are being recalled for replacement of the upper base frames with modified versions. In addition belt retractors are being replaced with modified units on integrated seats supplied with Galaxys built between 1st January 1996 and October 1996. Ford are also advising all other Galaxy owners who have purchased the subject seat.
| Recall Launch Date | 29/08/97 |
| Recall No. | R/1997/062 |
| Models Affected | Galaxy (fitted with integral child seat) |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | TB TR TA TG TC TK TD TE TL TY TS TT VJ VU |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 01/01/1996 |
| Build end | 07/04/1997 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 673 |
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