2001 Ford Escape recall: buckle assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 5, 2003. It covers about 132,243 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 132,243
- reported
- Dec 5, 2003
- owners notified
- Feb 2, 2004
- related complaints
- 29
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "no latch" or "partial latch" condition. In the "partial latch" condition, the buckle tongue can be inserted into the buckle and appear to be engaged, but will release from the buckle without the push button being depressed when a relatively low load is applied, such as when an occupant moves slightly in the seat.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have the driver and front passenger safety belt buckle cover removed and replaced with a newly designed service buckle cover. Owner notification began on february 2, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 03V507000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 03V507000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford Escape buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V507000, reported on December 5, 2003, covers about 132,243 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V507000?
Dealers will have the driver and front passenger safety belt buckle cover removed and replaced with a newly designed service buckle cover. Owner notification began on february 2, 2004. Owners 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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