NHTSA recall 00V-083 (00V083000)

seat belts recall reported March 20, 2000 - about 83 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V083000
Also written as: 00V-083
Manufacturer number: 00S06
Reported: March 20, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~83
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ATTACHING BOLTS INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RETRACTOR MOUNTING BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-083 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Crown Victoria - 2000

Mercury Grand Marquis - 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.