NHTSA Recall 00V083000: Retractor (seat belts)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on March 20, 2000, covering an estimated 83 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Crown Victoria.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2000

owners notified (March 1)

NHTSA campaign	00V083000
Manufacturer campaign	00S06
Component	SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR
Report received	March 20, 2000
Owner notification	March 1, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Notes

All vehicles are either at the st. Thomas assembly plant or at dealerships.no vehicles have been delivered to customers.no owner notification will be required.

Vehicles covered by recall 00V083000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Crown Victoria	2000
Mercury Grand Marquis	2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.