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1990 Lincoln Continental recall: buckle assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 7, 1997. It covers about 63,400 vehicles.

vehicles affected
63,400
reported
Oct 7, 1997
owners notified
Apr 15, 1998
related complaints
25

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front outboard seating position seat belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.
Risk
These conditions could reduce seat belt usage increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front outboard seat belt buckle assemblies.

Recall number 97V174000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about seat belts problems.

1990 Lincoln Continental

Questions about recall 97V174000

Is there a recall on the 1990 Lincoln Continental buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 97V174000, reported on October 7, 1997, covers about 63,400 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V174000?

Dealers will replace the front outboard seat belt buckle assemblies.

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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