Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2002 FORD THUNDERBIRDTransport Canada Recall #2002111
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 mph NCAP full-frontal barrier impact test. The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
dealer will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel.
1,120 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 02S38Updated June 10, 2026