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Campaign 01V144000

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ID: #01V144000 MFR: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat belt buckles might not release properly when you push the release button slowly, which could lead to a partial latch of the tongue in the buckle.
Risk if Unfixed
In a car crash, you may not be properly restrained, which could cause serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
A Ford dealership will replace the driver and right front passenger seat belt buckles for free, and you should contact them to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

2001 FORD Taurus

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V144000. 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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