Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
00V228001FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/03/2000 to 06/30/2000V (Vehicle)14443510/26/2000MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/18/200008/22/2000571209
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. the buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. owner notification began october 26, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
04242106/07/200505161110014138Safety belt retraction speed. *tt04/28/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - REAR
05/25/20031
 Rear seat belt will not release for more room causing discomfort for the consumer. dealer notified.*ak