Mercury Tracer (2001) – 04E048000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain TRW Driver’S Side Seat Belts Manufactured On December 6 And 9, 2002, For Use As Replacement Equipment For 1997 Ford Escort 4-Door And Station Wagon Platform Vehicles, Ford’S P/N F7Cz54611B09AAC. The Seat Belt Assemblies Exhibit A No-Lock Condition Which Does Not Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.

Make Of Vehicle

MERCURY

Model Of Vehicle

TRACER

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

04E048000

Component Description

Seat Belts:Front

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash, The Restraint System May Not Provide Adequate ProteCTIon To The Seat Occupant, Which May Increase The Risk Of Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

TRW Will Notify The Customers Who Purchased The Replacement Seat Belt Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 27, 2004.

Vehicle Manufacturer

TRW Occupant Safety Systems

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

388

Date Owners Notified

20040827

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

20040712

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

209