Ford BA Escape
What the hazard is
Seat belt failure.
What to do
Known owners will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on toll free 13 36 73.
Defect
In some of the affected vehicles, a post within the front safety belt buckle covers could fracture, resulting in either no latch or partial latch condition. In the partial latch condition, the buckle tongue can be inserted into the buckle and appear to be functioning normally.