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Recall 01V-144

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 Ford Taurus and 1 other model: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-144
Reported
April 27, 2001
Vehicles affected
4,567 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger cars. The seat belt buckle tongue may not fully eject from the buckle assembly when the release button is pushed slowly. This condition could also result in a partial latch of the tongue in the buckle.

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver and right front passenger seat belt buckles. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. 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].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration=s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles