OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
04E024000
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Reported Mar 24, 2004 · AMSAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Summary
SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, P/N 10016-XX, BUCKLE LOT NUMBER 0302, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0308, OR 0312 WHICH FAIL TO HOLD THE 5,000 LB. LOOP LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 574-266-8330.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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