Recall 00V-338
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 Mercury Villager: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-338
- Reported
- October 26, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 2,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 15, 2000.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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 2001