NHTSA Campaign Id 00V368000; Date: Nov. 9, 2000
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Recalled Vehicles:2000 Lincoln Town Car
Component: Seat Belts:rear
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 170
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with midnight black or medium parchment seat belts manufactured on July 31, 2000, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. " an incorrect driver's side rear seat belt and retractor assembly may have been installed.
How to Fix:Dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace the affected seat belt and retractor assemblies.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began November 27, 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 27, 2000
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