2001 Mercury Villager recall: buckle assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 26, 2000. It covers about 2,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,500
- reported
- Oct 26, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 15, 2000
- related complaints
- 3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
Recall number 00V338001
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 00V338001
Is there a recall on the 2001 Mercury Villager buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 00V338001, reported on October 26, 2000, covers about 2,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V338001?
Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
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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