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2001 Mercury VILLAGER Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	5957
NHTSA Compaign #	00V338001
MFG Compaign #	00S36
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	MERCURY
Brand	MERCURY
Model	VILLAGER
Model Year	2001
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	15/11/00
Begin date of manufacuring	25/09/00
End date of manufacturing	11/10/00
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	26/10/00
Report created	27/10/00
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	2500
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
Recall notes	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 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2001 Mercury VILLAGER Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Recall

2001 Mercury VILLAGER Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Recall

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