2001 MERCURY SABLE RECALL - #01V144000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN A PARTIAL LATCH OF THE TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
2001 MERCURY SABLE |
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Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Manufactured between |
1/26/2001 - 2/15/2001 |
Recalled on |
4/27/2001 |
Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Owners Notified on |
5/4/2001 |
# Affected |
4,567 |
Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN A PARTIAL LATCH OF THE TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE. |
Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. 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 SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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 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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