2000 Lincoln Town Car Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MEDIUM GRAPHITE SEAT…
NHTSA campaign 00V364000 · Seat Belts · filed Nov 13, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MEDIUM GRAPHITE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." AN INCORRECT FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELTS INSPECTED OR REPLACED BY FORD.
NO OWNER NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V364000 (manufacturer number 00S40). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.