NHTSA Campaign 98V198000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Aug 25, 1998 · 7,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.
Consequence
IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STUD ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | TAURUS | 1998 | 7,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1999 | 7,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1998 | 7,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1999 | 7,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V198000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.