2001 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: buckle assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 27, 2001. It covers about 4,567 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,567
reported: Apr 27, 2001
owners notified: May 4, 2001
related complaints: 36

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger cars. The seat belt buckle tongue may not fully eject from the buckle assembly when the release button is pushed slowly. This condition could also result in a partial latch of the tongue in the buckle.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and right front passenger seat belt buckles. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. 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.

Recall number 01V144000

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus 2001 2001
Mercury Sable 2001 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 36 complaints about seat belts problems.

2001 Ford Taurus 2001 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 01V144000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V144000, reported on April 27, 2001, covers about 4,567 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V144000?

Dealers will replace the driver and right front passenger seat belt buckles. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. 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.

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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