NHTSA recall 02V169000
Seat Belts · Ford Motor Company
June 14, 2002report date
15,355units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 mph ncap full-frontal barrier impact test.
Why it matters: The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing. If the webbing is cut, it increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel. Owner notification began June 21, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Ford Thunderbird.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V169000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.