Triple E · Canada · High
Triple E Signature, Commander +2 more: Seats and Restraints
Affects Triple E Signature, Commander, Embassy, Empress · 2000–2004 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the seatbelt mounting bolts used to secure the inside receiver buckle on the driver and passenger seats may be improperly fastened. The metric threaded bolt is secured into standard threaded seatbelt bar and when over-torqued may be stripped causing a loosened seatbelt strap and thus reducing security for the driver and passenger seat occupants. Correction: Dealer will install a 12mm nut to the bolt end and torque to 30 ft. lbs.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational