NHTSA Recall 03V507000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V507000; Date: Dec. 5, 2003
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford Escape
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 132,243
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "no latch" or "partial latch" condition. In the "partial latch" condition, the buckle tongue can be inserted into the buckle and appear to be engaged, but will release from the buckle without the push button being depressed when a relatively low load is applied, such as when an occupant moves slightly in the seat.
How to Fix:
Dealers will have the driver and front passenger safety belt buckle cover removed and replaced with a newly designed service buckle cover. Owner notification began on February 2, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s10. Customers can 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: Feb 2, 2004
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