1996-2000 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and others recall: anchorage

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 12, 2000. It covers about 1,129 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,129
reported: Jun 12, 2000
owners notified: Sep 28, 2000
related complaints: 65

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, inc. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.
Risk: In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

Recall number 00V157002

Affected vehicles

Ford Crown Victoria 1996-2000 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Lincoln Town Car 1996-2000 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Mercury Grand Marquis 1996-2000 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about seat belts problems.

1997 Ford Crown Victoria 1998 Ford Crown Victoria 1999 Ford Crown Victoria 2000 Ford Crown Victoria 1997 Lincoln Town Car 1998 Lincoln Town Car 1999 Lincoln Town Car 2000 Lincoln Town Car 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

Questions about recall 00V157002

Is there a recall on the 1996-2000 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and others anchorage?

Yes. Recall 00V157002, reported on June 12, 2000, covers about 1,129 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V157002?

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

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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