2003 FORD ESCORT -- 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.

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.

TRW will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04E048000 »