NHTSA recall 00V-364 (00V364000)

seat belts recall reported November 13, 2000 - about 34 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V364000
Also written as: 00V-364
Manufacturer number: 00S40
Reported: November 13, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~34
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MEDIUM GRAPHITE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." AN INCORRECT FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELTS INSPECTED OR REPLACED BY FORD.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-364 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Town Car - 2000

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