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NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V169000
Component:  Interior Systems:Shoulder Belts
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company

Year:
2002
Make:
Ford
Model:
Thunderbird
Recall Date:
06/26/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15355
Manufactured: 03/2001 - 04/2002
Defect Summary:
The driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 mph NCAP full-frontal barrier impact test.
Consequence Summary:
The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel. Owner notification began June 21, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.

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