Recall 97V-174
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 Lincoln Continental: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-174
- Reported
- October 7, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 63,400 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front outboard seating position seat belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.
The risk
These conditions could reduce seat belt usage increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front outboard seat belt buckle assemblies.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april 15, 1998. 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-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Continental 1990