Vehicle recall 00V338001 · October 26, 2000

2001 Mercury Villager

Vehicle description: mini vans.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
Notes: Owner notification began November 15, 2000.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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V338001
Reported to NHTSA: October 26, 2000
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 00S36
Owner notification: November 15, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 00V338001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mercury Villager (2001): 2001

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