Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The driver's side seatbelt releases on it's own. The current and failure mileage was 88,000. The dealer name was the only dealer info avail. Lm.

Front seat belt restraint buckle assembly failed to properly latch making the seat belt and warning assembly inoperative. Ford refused to honor recall.

Attorney represented the family of wallace petro who had died in an automobile accident while driving a 2001 Grand Marquis the attorney alleged that the driver's side seat belt buckle failed, and caused mr. Petro to be ejected during the roll over incident. The vehicle was previously serviced under recall 01v227000. Information as told to odi.

Consumer contacted dealership for recall repair 01v227000 concerning seatbelts. But, has been unable to have sea tbelts repaired due to lack of parts. Please provide further details.

Recall number 01v227001 concerning seat belt buckles. Dealer has no parts available to correct recall problem. Consumer was told that parts would become available within 2-5 bussiness days. Consumer could not leave vehicle without rental car assistance. Before dealer released vehicle, consumer had to sign a form releasing dealer and manufacturer of any further obligations.