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2000 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis recall: retractor

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 20, 2000. It covers about 83 vehicles.

vehicles affected
83
reported
Mar 20, 2000
owners notified
Mar 1, 2000
related complaints
10

Seat belts: front: retractor

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Recall number 00V083000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about seat belts problems.

2000 Ford Crown Victoria2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Questions about recall 00V083000

Is there a recall on the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis retractor?

Yes. Recall 00V083000, reported on March 20, 2000, covers about 83 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V083000?

Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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