2002 Ford Thunderbird recall: webbing
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 14, 2002. It covers about 15,355 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,355
- reported
- Jun 14, 2002
- owners notified
- Jun 21, 2002
- related complaints
- 3
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 MPH ncap full-frontal barrier impact test.
- Risk
- The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing. If the webbing is cut, it increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel. Owner notification began june 21, 2002. 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 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V169000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Thunderbird 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 02V169000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Ford Thunderbird webbing?
Yes. Recall 02V169000, reported on June 14, 2002, covers about 15,355 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V169000?
Dealers will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel. Owner notification began june 21, 2002. 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 1‑866‑436‑7332.
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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