NHTSA recall 00V-368 (00V368000)

seat belts recall reported November 9, 2000 - about 170 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V368000
Also written as: 00V-368
Manufacturer number: 00S41
Reported: November 9, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~170
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MIDNIGHT BLACK OR MEDIUM PARCHMENT SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON JULY 31, 2000, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." AN INCORRECT DRIVER'S SIDE REAR 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)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-368 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Town Car - 2000

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