In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly

Date Announced

OCT 26, 2000

Vehicles Affected

2,500

Mercury Recall #

00S36

NHTSA Campaign #

00V338001

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.

Actions

Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.

Documents (11)

• Fax Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Quarterly Performance Report