Recall 02V-169
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2002 Ford Thunderbird: Seat belts (front, webbing).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-169
- Reported
- June 14, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 15,355 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 MPH ncap full-frontal barrier impact test.
The risk
The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing. If the webbing is cut, it increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel. Owner notification began june 21, 2002. 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
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Thunderbird 2002