2001 MERCURY SABLE RECALL - #00V240000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR LATCH (ISO-FIX ANCHOR) FASTENERS DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESIDUAL TORQUE. THE ANCHORS ARE SECURED TO THE FLOOR PAN WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE THAT HAS TWO STUDS THAT EXTEND UPWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN AND THE ISO-FIX ANCHOR. THE SEALER ON THE FLOOR PAN COULD CAUSE A SOFT JOINT AND, EVEN IF THE NUTS ARE PROPERLY TORQUED, ROAD VIBRATIONS COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO WORK ITS WAY COMPLETELY OFF THE STUD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 MERCURY SABLE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/2/2000 - 8/15/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/25/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/11/2000 |
| # Affected |
5,961 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR LATCH (ISO-FIX ANCHOR) FASTENERS DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESIDUAL TORQUE. THE ANCHORS ARE SECURED TO THE FLOOR PAN WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE THAT HAS TWO STUDS THAT EXTEND UPWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN AND THE ISO-FIX ANCHOR. THE SEALER ON THE FLOOR PAN COULD CAUSE A SOFT JOINT AND, EVEN IF THE NUTS ARE PROPERLY TORQUED, ROAD VIBRATIONS COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO WORK ITS WAY COMPLETELY OFF THE STUD. |
| Consequences |
THE ANCHOR MAY NOT HOLD THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE BRACKET NUT USING A TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL (RED LOCTITE). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 MERCURY SABLE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2001 MERCURY SABLE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 MERCURY SABLE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2001 MERCURY SABLE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2001 MERCURY SABLE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2001 MERCURY SABLE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 MERCURY SABLE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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