1998-1999 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: anchorage

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 25, 1998. It covers about 7,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7,000
reported: Aug 25, 1998
owners notified: Sep 4, 1998
related complaints: 117

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. The front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. This heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.
Risk: If the stud is cracked, in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.

Recall number 98V198000

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus 1998-1999 1998 1999
Mercury Sable 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 117 complaints about seat belts problems.

1998 Ford Taurus 1999 Ford Taurus 1999 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 98V198000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable anchorage?

Yes. Recall 98V198000, reported on August 25, 1998, covers about 7,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V198000?

Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.

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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