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NHTSA Recall #00V348000 — FORD F-150 SEAT BELTS

High Priority NHTSA Official Language
ID: #00V348000 MFR: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT THE BELT.
Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WHEN WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Show original NHTSA language

What happened

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT THE BELT.

Risk if unfixed

THIS COULD CAUSE SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WHEN WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

Original NHTSA model designations: FORD F-150

Affected Vehicles

2001 FORD F-150

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V348000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2001 FORD F-150 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR recall for the 2001 FORD F-150? (Campaign #00V348000)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT THE BELT. THIS COULD CAUSE SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WHEN WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.