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1998 MERCURY SABLE Recall - Campaign #98V198000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 MERCURY SABLE RECALL - #98V198000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.

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Vehicle 1998 MERCURY SABLE
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/31/1998 - 8/7/1998
Recalled on 8/28/1998
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 9/4/1998
# Affected 7,000
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.
Consequences IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STUD ASSEMBLY.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 MERCURY SABLE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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Aug 09, 2004 - 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ

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