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Safety recall · 92V133002

Seat belts Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on September 21, 1992. It covers about 3,500 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V133002
Reported
Sep 21, 1992
Vehicles
3,500
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened.

The risk

This condition can result in the automatic seat beltsystem track joints having less than design strength, and increase the risk ofinjury to the seat occupant in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

The fix

Dealers will tighten the passive restraint system track mounting bolts.

Contacts

System: interior: passenger restraint.Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V133002.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1993 Mercury Villager4155F

Questions

Is the 92V133002 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V133002?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V133002 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on September 21, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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