NHTSA Campaign Id 97V174000; Date: Oct. 7, 1997
These conditions could reduce seat belt usage increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:1989 Lincoln Continental; 1990 Lincoln Continental
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 63,400
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front outboard seating position seat belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the front outboard seat belt buckle assemblies.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began April 15, 1998. 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 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 15, 1998
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