NHTSA Recall 00V368000: Seat belts: rear/other
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 170 vehicles. It affects 2000 Lincoln Town Car.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V368000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S41 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | November 9, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with midnight black or medium parchment seat belts manufactured on july 31, 2000, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect driver's side rear seat belt and retractor assembly may have been installed.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace the affected seat belt and retractor assemblies.
Notes
Owner notification began november 27, 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V368000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Town Car | 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.