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Campaign 01V227001

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ID: #01V227001 MFR: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty seat belt buckle that doesn't fully latch, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt buckle doesn't work properly, you may not be protected in a crash, which could lead to serious personal injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the faulty seat belt buckle at no cost to you. Notification began on July 25, 2001, and you should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 if you don't receive the free remedy within a reasonable time.

Affected Vehicles

2001 FORD Crown Victoria
2001 LINCOLN Town Car
2001 FORD Ranger

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V227001. 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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