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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Trw will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2004.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When ABS brakes are applied in wet conditions vehicle begins to slip and slide. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak
IL
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Defective serpentine belts needed to be replaced on four occasions. Dealer unable to locate cause. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10009870Trw vehicle safety systems, inc. IS recalling certain service replacement seatbelt retractors (driver's side front retractor in gray) manufactured in december 2002 and sold as a service replacement part between december 2002 and july 2004.
10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
6090731Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emission) in memory.
6090647Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator lamp light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 in memory.
6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
618643Vehicles may experience inoperative or incorrect a/c operation after replacing the ccrm.
612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
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