Make : FORD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19880701 - 19890228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97I003000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19971007 | Date Added to Database: 19971022 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 299600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE, FOR ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH FUNCTIONAL CONCERNS. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, FOR 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |