Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's driver's side seat belt webbing may be damaged due to contact with the seat recliner during a crash test. Ford is replacing the webbing to ensure it meets safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the webbing is damaged, you may be at increased risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will install a protective insert behind the driver's side seat lower trim panel at no cost to you, and you'll be notified starting June 21, 2002, when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTACTED THE SEAT RECLINER DURING A 35 MPH NCAP FULL-FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE EDGE OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM CAUSED A PARTIAL CUT IN THE LAP PORTION OF THE WEBBING. IF THE WEBBING IS CUT, IT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INSERT BEHIND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT LOWER TRIM PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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